M1.5 Depth: 86.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 34 km N of Petersville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-07 00:29:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 00:29 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 34 km N of Petersville, Alaska. At around 87 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
86.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 00:29:24 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.80600, -150.86600
Temperature
-19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.6 km
Intermediate
86.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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