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M1.4 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 56 km W of Skwentna, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 15:03:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 56 km W of Skwentna, Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 15:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 15:03:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.06600, -152.45900
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 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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