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M0.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 11:21:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 13, 2026 at 11:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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

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