M1.6 Depth: 75.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 40 km S of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 10:31:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 40 km S of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on May 16, 2026 at 10:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 151 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

75.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-16 10:31:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.03400, -149.02600

Temperature

-1.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

75 km

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

Regional average: 15.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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