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M1.2 Depth: 6.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 16:16:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on April 10, 2026 at 16:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 16:16:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.39700, -155.86700
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 km
6.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
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  • Ukinrek Maars
    Distance: 62 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
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    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
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