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M1.6 Depth: 59.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 5 km WSW of Sterling, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:00:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 14:00 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 5 km WSW of Sterling, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
59.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:00:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.52300, -150.86900
Temperature
-4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.1 km
Shallow
59.1 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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