M1.9 Depth: 14.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 17 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 09:42:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 17 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska (United States) on May 28, 2026 at 09:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

14.4 km

UTC time

2026-05-28 09:42:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

55.93400, -159.75800

Temperature

-1.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14.4 km

14.4 km — close to the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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

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