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M0.7 Depth: 4.7 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-22 18:34:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska on May 22, 2026 at 18:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 18:34:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
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State
Alaska
City
Unorganized Borough
County
Unorganized Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.80200, -178.91467

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 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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