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M1.8 Depth: 72.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 36 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-05 13:29:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 36 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska on May 5, 2026 at 13:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
72.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 13:29:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.52300, -152.47200
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.4 km
Intermediate
72.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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