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M1.2 Depth: 103.6 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 56 km N of Petersville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 05:36:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 05:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 56 km N of Petersville, Alaska. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
103.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 05:36:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.00400, -150.84600
Temperature
-18.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.6 km
Intermediate
103.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
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    Distance: 368 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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