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M1.6 Depth: 64.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 00:52:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 00:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 148 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
64.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 00:52:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.15500, -153.53200
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.5 km
Shallow
64.5 km
64.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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