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M2.2 Depth: 7.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 38 km SW of Dry Creek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-22 08:53:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 38 km SW of Dry Creek, Alaska on May 22, 2026 at 08:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 08:53:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.37200, -145.10600
Temperature
-0.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 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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    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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