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M1.1 Depth: 2.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 3 km S of Salcha, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 00:45:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 3 km S of Salcha, Alaska on April 5, 2026 at 00:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 00:45:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.49600, -146.90700
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.7 km
Shallow
2.7 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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