M2.3 Depth: 128.9 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 16:26:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 173 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
128.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 16:26:26 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.00500, -150.99900
Temperature
-16.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128.9 km
Intermediate
128.9 km
128.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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