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M1.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 12 km W of Salcha, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-12 15:02:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 15:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 12 km W of Salcha, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 15:02:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.54400, -147.16100
Temperature
10.4°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

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