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M1.5 Depth: 4.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 134 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:29:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 134 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska on April 5, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:29:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.57300, -141.18800
Temperature
-9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 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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