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M2.4 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near CENTRAL ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 14:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near CENTRAL ALASKA on May 12, 2026 at 14:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 14:58:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
64.52000, -147.16220
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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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