M1.9 Depth: 23.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 33 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-22 08:01:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 33 km SSE of Knik River, Alaska on May 22, 2026 at 08:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
23.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 08:01:16 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.18700, -148.65200
Temperature
-3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.5 km
Shallow
23.5 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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