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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 14:47:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on May 28, 2026 at 14:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 14:47:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.97040, -165.60600
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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