M1.6 Depth: 126.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 23:38:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 23:38 UTC. At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
M1.6
Depth
126.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 23:38:44 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Alaska
City
Denali Borough
County
Denali Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.62900, -149.68500
Temperature
-10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.1 km
Intermediate
126.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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