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M1.7 Depth: 34.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 42 km ENE of Valdez, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-28 05:37:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 42 km ENE of Valdez, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
34.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 05:37:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.27000, -145.62000
Temperature
0.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.5 km
Shallow
34.5 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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