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M1.3 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 127 km S of McCarthy, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-30 08:16:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 127 km S of McCarthy, Alaska on April 30, 2026 at 08:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M1.3
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 08:16:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.28700, -143.06900
Temperature
-11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Churchill
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'005 m ·Last eruption: 847 ·United States
  • Wrangell
    Distance: 198 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Fort Selkirk
    Distance: 420 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'239 m ·Canada
  • Alligator Lake
    Distance: 421 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'217 m ·Canada

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