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M1.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 78 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-15 19:49:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 78 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 19:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 19:49:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.27000, -155.56800
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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