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M0.7 Depth: 2.7 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 86 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 01:14:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 86 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on May 9, 2026 at 01:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 01:14:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.25500, -155.13800
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 km — shallower 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

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