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M1.6 Depth: 59.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 19:56:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on May 22, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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. United States: 128 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
59.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 19:56:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.41500, -153.03300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.2 km
Shallow
59.2 km
59.2 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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