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M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 10 km SSE of Egegik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 06:58:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 10 km SSE of Egegik, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 06:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 06:58:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.12800, -157.29100
Temperature
-6.9°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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
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  • Martin
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 114 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States

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