A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded near 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska on Aug 8, 2026, 4:50:34 AM (2026-08-08T04:50:34.985Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 62.2690, -152.3140.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.6 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 10.0 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: 173 km NW of Anchorage, United States.
The epicentre was located at 62.2690 latitude and -152.3140 longitude near 57 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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