M2.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 140 km WSW of Juneau, AK/140 km OSO de Juneau, AK

UTC time: 2026-05-06 19:05:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 140 km WSW of Juneau, AK/140 km OSO de Juneau, AK on May 6, 2026 at 19:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 19:05:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
57.94130, -136.69330
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

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