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M1.3 Depth: 18.7 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 11 km NNE of Valdez, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 14:31:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 11 km NNE of Valdez, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 14:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.3
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 14:31:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.23000, -146.28900
Temperature
0.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 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

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