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M1.8 Depth: 31.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 18 km NW of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-29 02:40:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 18 km NW of Sutton-Alpine, Alaska on April 29, 2026 at 02:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 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
M1.8
Depth
31.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 02:40:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.90700, -148.99800
Temperature
-6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.6 km
Shallow
31.6 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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