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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 77 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-15 02:17:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 77 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 02:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 02:17:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.29800, -155.55200
Temperature
5.5°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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