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M4.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-03 19:20:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on May 3, 2026 at 19:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 19:20:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.24670, -162.99230

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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