M1.4 Depth: 84.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Sitka, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 20:36:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Sitka, Alaska (United States) on May 12, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

84.5 km

UTC time

2026-05-12 20:36:13 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Sitka

County

Sitka

Source

usgs

Coordinates

56.72800, -135.34500

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

84.5 km

84.5 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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