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M1.8 Depth: 54.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 36 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 22:35:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 22:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 36 km NE of Susitna North, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 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
M1.8
Depth
54.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 22:35:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.40700, -149.37300
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.5 km
Shallow
54.5 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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