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M1.6 Depth: 64.5 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 58 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-11 09:43:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 09:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 58 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 65 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
M1.6
Depth
64.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 09:43:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.11000, -155.09000
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.5 km
Shallow
64.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 87 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 117 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States

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