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M1.0 Depth: 40.4 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 55 km NW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:29:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.0 earthquake was recorded near 55 km NW of Eureka Roadhouse, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 11:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
40.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:29:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.33800, -147.81000
Temperature
-15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.4 km
Shallow
40.4 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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