M1.5 Depth: 137.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 78 km W of Salamatof, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 21:19:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 78 km W of Salamatof, Alaska. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. 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
M1.5
Depth
137.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 21:19:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.69900, -152.74500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137.7 km
Intermediate
137.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 153 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Douglas
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States

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