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M1.5 Depth: 8.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 23:36:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 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. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
8.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 23:36:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.82900, -141.77500
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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