M1.9 Depth: 53.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 49 km ENE of Chase, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:11:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 49 km ENE of Chase, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 01:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.9
Depth
53.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:11:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.69200, -149.30400
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.7 km
Shallow
53.7 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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