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M1.2 Depth: 1.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 30 km N of Paxson, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:53:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 14:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 30 km N of Paxson, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 1 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
M1.2
Depth
1.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:53:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.36100, -145.50400
Temperature
-13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.1 km
Shallow
1.1 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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