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M1.7 Depth: 35.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 33 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 04:54:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 04:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 33 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
35.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 04:54:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.07900, -147.92900
Temperature
-4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.5 km
Shallow
35.5 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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