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M2.1 Depth: 12.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 24 km NW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-02 21:23:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 24 km NW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska on May 2, 2026 at 21:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 21:23:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.04900, -159.76700
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.1 km
Shallow
12.1 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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