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M1.2 Depth: 14.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 50 km ENE of Chenega, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-03 14:57:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 50 km ENE of Chenega, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 14:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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
M1.2
Depth
14.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 14:57:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.29000, -147.22000
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 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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