M3.5 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Southern Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-06 07:56:04 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Southern Alaska on May 6, 2026 at 07:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 07:56:04 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
61.75500, -149.30500
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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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