M0.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-29 01:11:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska on April 29, 2026 at 01:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M0.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 01:11:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.28800, -154.95900
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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