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M0.5 Depth: 35.5 km

M0.5 Earthquake near 59 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-03 10:55:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near 59 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.5
Depth
35.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 10:55:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.37200, -152.07500
Temperature
-2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.5 km
Shallow
35.5 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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