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M1.2 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 21:21:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 22, 2026 at 21:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 127 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower 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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