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M1.3 Depth: 49.2 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 21 km ESE of Point Possession, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 09:29:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 21 km ESE of Point Possession, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 09:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
49.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 09:29:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.84900, -150.32900
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.2 km
Shallow
49.2 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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