M1.3 Depth: 64.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 85 km E of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 03:22:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 03:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 85 km E of Cantwell, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

64.6 km

UTC time

2026-04-12 03:22:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.39400, -147.23900

Temperature

-4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

64.6 km

64.6 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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