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M1.6 Depth: 45.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 3 km ENE of Kachemak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-11 07:57:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 07:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 3 km ENE of Kachemak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 46 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
45.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 07:57:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.68800, -151.38000
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.9 km
Shallow
45.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Douglas
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  • Fourpeaked
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
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