M1.5 Depth: 36.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 2 km N of Susitna, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 05:54:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 05:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 2 km N of Susitna, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
36.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 05:54:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.56600, -150.50600
Temperature
-3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.5 km
Shallow
36.5 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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