M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Off coast of southeastern Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:05:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Off coast of southeastern Alaska. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:05:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
57.63500, -137.95300
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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