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M2.4 Depth: 26.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 5 km W of Houston, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-01 08:10:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 5 km W of Houston, Alaska on May 1, 2026 at 08:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
26.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 08:10:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.63700, -149.91500
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.9 km
Shallow
26.9 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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