M1.3 Depth: 64.8 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 19 km SW of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-07 20:51:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 19 km SW of Karluk, Alaska on May 7, 2026 at 20:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.3
Depth
64.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 20:51:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.46200, -154.71700
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.8 km
Shallow
64.8 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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  • Martin
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  • Trident
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
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    Distance: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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