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M1.7 Depth: 121.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 67 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-12 13:56:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 67 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
121.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 13:56:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.15700, -152.87000
Temperature
-4.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121.5 km
Intermediate
121.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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