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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 51 km W of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 14:23:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 51 km W of Karluk, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 14:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 14:23:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.61000, -155.31500
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
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  • Martin
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Novarupta
    Distance: 73 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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