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M1.7 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 34 km ESE of Cordova, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 11:37:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 11:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 34 km ESE of Cordova, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 11:37:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.41300, -145.18800
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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