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M2.0 Depth: 18.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 33 km SSE of Chickaloon, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-22 03:44:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 33 km SSE of Chickaloon, Alaska on May 22, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
18.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 03:44:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.53300, -148.17400
Temperature
-7.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.9 km
Shallow
18.9 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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