A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded near 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska on Jul 28, 2026, 8:49:24 PM (2026-07-28T20:49:24.979Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5.0 km with coordinates 63.6110, -150.6730.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 5.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 269 km N of Anchorage, United States.
The epicentre was located at 63.6110 latitude and -150.6730 longitude near 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska. The earthquake was shallow at 5.0 km depth.
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