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M1.8 Depth: 134.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 19:45:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States) on May 16, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 134 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 134.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 134.4 km
Intermediate
134.4 km
134.4 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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