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M1.7 Depth: 81.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 41 km S of Skwentna, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 19:53:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 19:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 41 km S of Skwentna, Alaska. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
81.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 19:53:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.62000, -151.39200
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81 km
Intermediate
81 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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