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M1.6 Depth: 22.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 53 km W of Sitka, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-22 08:36:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 08:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 53 km W of Sitka, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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
22.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 08:36:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.12500, -136.20400
Temperature
7.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.2 km
Shallow
22.2 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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