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M1.1 Depth: 17.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 20 km WNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:25:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 04:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near 20 km WNW of Four Mile Road, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
17.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:25:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.64300, -149.53500
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.3 km
Shallow
17.3 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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