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M1.6 Depth: 58.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 17:08:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 17:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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. United States: 160 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
58.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 17:08:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.50200, -154.83800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.9 km
Shallow
58.9 km
58.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 53 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Novarupta
    Distance: 87 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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