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M1.3 Depth: 27.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 6 km SSE of Houston, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-18 09:04:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 09:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 6 km SSE of Houston, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 27 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
M1.3
Depth
27.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 09:04:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.58300, -149.75800
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.1 km
Shallow
27.1 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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    Distance: 305 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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