28 Jul 2026, 20:49 UTC · Jul 28, 4:49 PM ET

M5.0 earthquake 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska at Jul 28, 4:49 PM ET, 5 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. 164 people reported feeling it.

M3.6 39 km N of Petersville, AlaskaM3.6 16 km ESE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM3.6 73 km NNE of Petersville, AlaskaM3.6 66 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM3.6 71 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM3.7 30 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM3.9 48 km SSW of Cantwell, AlaskaM4.1 44 km SSE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM4.2 7 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM4.3 57 km SW of Cantwell, AlaskaM4.3 48 km SW of Cantwell, AlaskaM4.5 64 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM5.0 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude5.0 ml
Time28 Jul 2026, 20:49 UTC
Location63.611°, -150.673° – 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska
Depth5.0 km
Felt reports164
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)5.2
USGS eventaka2026ovufno
Within 100 km

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FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 5.0 (ml), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 5 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 5.2 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

164 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 4.5.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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M5.0 earthquake 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska