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M1.2 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 3 km NNW of Farmers Loop, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 21:52:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 3 km NNW of Farmers Loop, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 21:52:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.93800, -147.72500
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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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    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
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