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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 7 km E of Fox, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-18 23:02:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 23:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 7 km E of Fox, Alaska. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 23:02:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.96100, -147.46300
Temperature
9.9°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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 110 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
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    Distance: 370 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
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    Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
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    Distance: 490 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States

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