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M1.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 15:03:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2026 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 232 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 15:03:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.64100, -153.26400
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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