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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 00:39:49 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Alaska on Apr 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States) · 2026-04-11 00:39:49 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 00:39 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 00:39:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
52.49000, -172.09000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

  • Seguam
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 100 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Atka Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·United States

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#17
Earlier events M≥452
Earlier events M≥520
Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC137.4 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC132.7 kmAlaska M6.02026-02-23 05:11:49 UTC142.4 kmAlaska M5.92026-02-23 10:02:08 UTC148.3 kmFox Islands M5.92026-02-23 10:02:06 UTC144.6 km88 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska

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