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M1.7 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 77 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-08 02:11:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 02:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 77 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.7
Depth
10.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 02:11:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.31100, -151.41200
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.4 km
Shallow
10.4 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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