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M1.1 Depth: 19.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 29 km S of Minto, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 16:18:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 29 km S of Minto, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
19.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 16:18:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.88200, -149.31600
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.5 km
Shallow
19.5 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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  • Hayes
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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    Distance: 414 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
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    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

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