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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 46 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 00:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 00:44 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 46 km NW of Tatitlek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 00:44:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.17300, -147.26800
Temperature
1.4°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

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