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M1.1 Depth: 11.6 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-04 01:09:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 01:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 12 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 01:09:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Alaska
City
Unorganized Borough
County
Unorganized Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.86900, -147.74700
Temperature
2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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

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    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
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