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M3.5 Depth: 16.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 6 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 07:56:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 6 km WNW of Fishhook, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 07:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 07:56:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.77400, -149.33100
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 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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    Distance: 280 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
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