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M5.1 Depth: 10.9 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 03:32:38 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near Alaska on Jun 29, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States) · 2026-06-29 03:32:38 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 03:32 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 03:32:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.20800, -145.94800
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.9 km
Shallow
10.9 km
10.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 2'162
88 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.7

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 88 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Eagle River232.3 kmNW24'793
Anchorage242.5 kmNW289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Wrangell
    Distance: 225 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Churchill
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Hayes
    Distance: 384 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM3.0
M3.02026-06-29 03:37:26 UTC2.9 kmAlaska

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.4.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.414.1 km3.6 km
USGSM5.110.9 km0.0 km
GFZM5.310.0 km13.2 km
SERBIA_RSZM5.210.0 km9.9 km
RESIFM5.010.0 km19.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥46
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-01-16

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

Strongest earlier events

M4.22025-07-19 19:34:43 UTC94.2 km13 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska M4.12025-07-19 19:34:44 UTC92.2 km11 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska M4.12025-07-19 19:34:44 UTC96.2 km14 km WNW of Tatitlek, Alaska M4.12025-07-19 19:34:44 UTC93.1 kmSOUTHERN ALASKA M4.02026-01-26 10:56:49 UTC98.9 kmUnorganized Borough

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