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M1.5 Depth: 18.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 17 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-29 11:07:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 17 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska on April 29, 2026 at 11:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M1.5
Depth
18.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 11:07:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.97200, -146.91800
Temperature
0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 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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