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M1.7 Depth: 46.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 18 km NE of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:59:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 09:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 18 km NE of Karluk, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 47 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
46.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 09:59:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.69800, -154.25900
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.8 km
Shallow
46.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
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    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
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    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Trident
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  • Mageik
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Denison
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States

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