M5.3 earthquake — 35 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 35 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska on Jun 29, 2026 at 03:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 13 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 13.3 km |
| Coordinates | 60.237, -145.910 |
| Time | Jun 29, 03:32 UTC |
| Location | 35 km SSW of Cordova, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026msxacu |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 259 km | Jul 28, 19:24 UTC | 13 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 268 km | Jul 25, 17:14 UTC | 16 km E of Willow, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 275 km | Jul 27, 00:28 UTC | 58 km NNW of Chickaloon, Alaska |
| M3.0 | 280 km | Jul 27, 06:06 UTC | 23 km ESE of Susitna North, Alaska |
| M2.5 | 296 km | Jul 26, 08:09 UTC | 24 km SW of Susitna, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.