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M2.5 Depth: 55.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 74 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-17 19:18:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 19:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 74 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
55.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 19:18:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.75300, -152.48100
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.7 km
Shallow
55.7 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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