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M1.8 Depth: 65.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 07:12:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 181 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
65.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 07:12:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.96500, -156.17200
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65 km
Shallow
65 km
65 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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  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 99 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
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