M1.5 Depth: 83.4 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 24 km W of Petersville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-30 10:33:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 10:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 24 km W of Petersville, Alaska. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
83.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 10:33:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.51200, -151.23300
Temperature
-6.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.4 km
Intermediate
83.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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