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M1.7 Depth: 48.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 12 km E of Happy Valley, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-03 05:39:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 3, 2026 at 05:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 12 km E of Happy Valley, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 49 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
48.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 05:39:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.96400, -151.50200
Temperature
1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.6 km
Shallow
48.6 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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