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M3.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 222 km WSW of Juneau, AK/222 km OSO de Juneau, AK

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:05:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 222 km WSW of Juneau, AK/222 km OSO de Juneau, AK. With a focal depth of about 0 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:05:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
nrcan_xml
Coordinates
57.73440, -138.02640
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

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