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M1.8 Depth: 15.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 5 km E of Kasilof, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-05 05:46:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 05:46 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 5 km E of Kasilof, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 05:46:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.33300, -151.18400
Temperature
6.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 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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