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M1.9 Depth: 13.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 39 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 04:12:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 39 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 04:12:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.40800, -147.82700
Temperature
-1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 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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