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M1.4 Depth: 50.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 25 km NE of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-05-03 10:59:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near 25 km NE of Karluk, Alaska on May 3, 2026 at 10:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
50.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 10:59:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.74800, -154.20100
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50.5 km
Shallow
50.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 73 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Denison
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States
  • Steller
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States

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