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M0.9 Depth: 2.3 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 45 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:58:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 12:58 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 45 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
2.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:58:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.99700, -149.18700
Temperature
-6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.3 km
Shallow
2.3 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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