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
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.11000, -155.09000
Temperature
3.8°C

Map

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

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  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 117 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
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    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States

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