M3.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 22:54:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on May 17, 2026 at 22:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-17 22:54:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

51.41160, -178.15980

Temperature

3.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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