M2.4 Depth: 91.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 59 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-05 00:04:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 00:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 59 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
91.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 00:04:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.99700, -150.38500
Temperature
-1.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91.3 km
Intermediate
91.3 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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