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M5.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 102 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-07-22 18:13:20 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near 102 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on Jul 22, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near 102 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska · 2026-07-22 18:13:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 102 km SSE of Akhiok, Alaska on July 22, 2026 at 18:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 18:13:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.16400, -153.28500
Temperature
11.0°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

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 52 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Anchorage594.8 kmN289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 229 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.15.0 km0.0 km
GFZM5.010.0 km28.4 km
EMSCM5.020.0 km22.7 km
RESIFM5.110.0 km51.8 km
SERBIA_RSZM5.110.0 km75.7 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10
Earlier events M≥431
Earlier events M≥513
Compared since2025-02-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.82025-09-01 11:02:10 UTC66.1 kmUnited States [Sea] M5.72025-02-13 23:59:27 UTC118.7 km155 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska M5.72025-02-13 23:59:26 UTC118.3 kmAlaska M5.62025-09-01 11:02:08 UTC79.0 kmKODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA M5.52025-09-01 11:02:08 UTC81.4 km

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
610
Country (24h)
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