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M1.4 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 77 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:54:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 11:54 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 77 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
M1.4
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:54:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.23700, -154.83400
Temperature
-6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 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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