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M2.4 Depth: 28.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 17 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 01:35:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 17 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 29 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
28.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 01:35:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.21800, -152.97200
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.6 km
Shallow
28.6 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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