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M3.0 Depth: 21.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 12:00:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
21.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 12:00:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
65.11810, -146.12640
Temperature
3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.8 km
Shallow
21.8 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

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