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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Northern Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-18 11:02:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 11:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Northern Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 11:02:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
65.21600, -162.84500
Temperature
3.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Imuruk Lake
    Distance: 44 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 300 ·United States
  • St. Michael
    Distance: 199 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 715 m ·United States
  • Ingakslugwat Hills
    Distance: 429 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 190 m ·United States

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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