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M2.7 Depth: 161.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 00:31:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 00:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
161.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 00:31:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.03480, -153.37460
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 161.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 161.4 km
Intermediate
161.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Augustine
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  • Douglas
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States
  • Fourpeaked
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

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