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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 6 km WNW of Beaver, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-09 03:26:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 6 km WNW of Beaver, Alaska on May 9, 2026 at 03:26 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
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 03:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
66.38400, -147.53700
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Buzzard Creek
    Distance: 262 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States

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