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M2.1 Depth: 23.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 23 km ENE of Willow, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-02 18:08:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 18:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 23 km ENE of Willow, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 24 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
23.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 18:08:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.84300, -149.64600
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.6 km
Shallow
23.6 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: 254 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 295 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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