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M1.8 Depth: 94.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 30 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 20:58:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 20:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 30 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska. At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
94.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 20:58:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.17000, -151.84100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.5 km
Intermediate
94.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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