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M1.7 Depth: 40.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 15 km S of Nelchina, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-02 03:34:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 15 km S of Nelchina, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
40.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 03:34:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.85100, -146.76800
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.8 km
Shallow
40.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Hayes
    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States

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