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M3.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

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

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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: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

ID
c62f052aff2f32263ce3c71753f4c4541b751575
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — deeper than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·United States
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    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'806 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·United States
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    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'307 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Moffett
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'196 m ·Last eruption: -1600 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 653 Catalogue entries

Of 652 other entries for this area and period, 237 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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