M1.6 Depth: 62.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 11 km NW of Fox River, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 14:31:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 11 km NW of Fox River, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 14:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 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
M1.6
Depth
62.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 14:31:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.94300, -151.08300
Temperature
-7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.7 km
Shallow
62.7 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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