M0.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 82 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-15 14:56:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near 82 km SE of King Salmon, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 14:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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
M0.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 14:56:56 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.26100, -155.51400
Temperature
3.4°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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