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M1.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 28 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:43:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 11:43 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 28 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:43:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.25300, -146.81800
Temperature
-12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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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