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M0.8 Depth: 4.3 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 68 km NNE of Chignik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-15 18:30:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 68 km NNE of Chignik, Alaska on May 15, 2026 at 18:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 18:30:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.88783, -158.14233
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 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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