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M1.8 Depth: 26.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Houston, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 22:52:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Houston, Alaska (United States) on April 8, 2026 at 22:52 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 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. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.5 km
Shallow
26.5 km
26.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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