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M2.2 Depth: 5.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 25 km SW of Chenega, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-12 11:56:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 25 km SW of Chenega, Alaska on May 12, 2026 at 11:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 11:56:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.90500, -148.33100
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 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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