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M1.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 62 km S of Cantwell, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-07 00:00:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 00:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 62 km S of Cantwell, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 00:00:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.84100, -148.73700
Temperature
-5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 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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    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
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