M2.4 Depth: 60.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 18:32:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on May 9, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

60.4 km

UTC time

2026-05-09 18:32:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.95800, -154.27000

Temperature

6.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60.4 km

60.4 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Steller

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Katmai

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Trident

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