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M1.6 Depth: 44.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 88 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 08:20:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 88 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 08:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
44.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 08:20:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.58800, -148.35300
Temperature
-10.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.2 km
Shallow
44.2 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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