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M1.9 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 21:18:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on May 5, 2026 at 21:18 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 21:18:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.88900, -149.05600
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower 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

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