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M4.2 Depth: 50.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 02:53:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 02:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 149 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
50.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 02:53:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.22860, -162.46860
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.3 km
Shallow
50.3 km
50.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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