M2.4 Depth: 124.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 77 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-03 11:07:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 77 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 11:07 UTC. At around 124 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
124.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 11:07:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
69.44300, -143.31000
Temperature
-1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124 km
Intermediate
124 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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