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M2.0 Depth: 61.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 7 km NNW of Fox River, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-07 20:09:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 7, 2026 at 20:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 7 km NNW of Fox River, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
61.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 20:09:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.92100, -151.00700
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.4 km
Shallow
61.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Douglas
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