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M0.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 19:57:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 19:57 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 19:57:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.28500, -154.97800
Temperature
-6.7°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

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