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M0.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.6 Earthquake near 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 09:19:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 09:19 UTC, a magnitude M0.6 earthquake occurred near 85 km NW of Karluk, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 09:19:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.17200, -155.35000
Temperature
-10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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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