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M1.9 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 01:19:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2026 at 01:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 226 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 01:19:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.11200, -148.56900
Temperature
-1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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