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M5.3 Depth: 40.8 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 12:12:20 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Alaska on Jul 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Alaska (United States) · 2026-07-14 12:12:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 245 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
40.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 12:12:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.14560, -162.54300
Temperature
9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.8 km
Shallow
40.8 km
40.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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

Estimated impact

4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.9

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 77 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Anchorage1090.5 kmNE289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Roundtop
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'871 m ·Last eruption: -7600 ·United States
  • Frosty
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'728 m ·United States
  • Shishaldin ADVISORY · YELLOW
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'857 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Dutton
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'465 m ·United States
  • Fisher
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'112 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
  • Emmons Lake Volcanic Center
    Distance: 138 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.52.8 km13.8 km
GFZM5.310.0 km17.8 km
RESIFM5.010.0 km20.1 km
SERBIA_RSZM5.410.0 km17.2 km
USGSM5.40.8 km8.3 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9
Earlier events M≥448
Earlier events M≥513
Compared since2025-01-02

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

Strongest earlier events

M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC140.5 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC145.6 kmALASKA PENINSULA M7.22025-07-16 20:37:43 UTC139.1 kmAlaska Peninsula M7.22025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC148.2 km87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska M7.12025-07-16 20:37:41 UTC140.4 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake

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