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M1.3 Depth: 13.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 41 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 12:23:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 12:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near 41 km NNE of Chenega, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 12:23:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.43100, -147.84700
Temperature
-2.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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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