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M2.1 Depth: 86.4 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 34 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-02 08:36:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 34 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska on May 2, 2026 at 08:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. 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
M2.1
Depth
86.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 08:36:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.65400, -151.34600
Temperature
-1.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.4 km
Intermediate
86.4 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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