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M1.6 Depth: 62.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 41 km N of Karluk, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-03 06:44:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 41 km N of Karluk, Alaska on April 3, 2026 at 06:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
62.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 06:44:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.94400, -154.43500
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62 km
Shallow
62 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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