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M1.6 Depth: 11.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 12:35:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 12:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
11.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 12:35:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.08700, -153.86600
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.9 km
Shallow
11.9 km
11.9 km — shallower 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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