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M1.3 Depth: 63.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 61 km S of Cantwell, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 18:58:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 61 km S of Cantwell, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 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
M1.3
Depth
63.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 18:58:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.83900, -148.94100
Temperature
-6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63 km
Shallow
63 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'034 m ·Last eruption: 1200 ·United States
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  • Wrangell
    Distance: 270 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Iliamna
    Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States

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