Back to map
M1.7 Depth: 3.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 26 km NW of Chenega, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-28 02:28:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 26 km NW of Chenega, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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
M1.7
Depth
3.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 02:28:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.26400, -148.28600
Temperature
1.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.1 km
Shallow
3.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Spurr
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Hayes
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 300 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Augustine
    Distance: 305 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
669
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share