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M0.6 Depth: 12.2 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 64 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 22:11:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.6 earthquake was recorded near 64 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
12.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 22:11:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.29400, -152.23200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.2 km
Shallow
12.2 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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