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M1.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 73 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 15:32:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 15:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near 73 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 15:32:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.34600, -153.01300
Temperature
-9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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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