28 Apr 2026, 03:33 UTC · Apr 27, 11:33 PM ET

M4.3 earthquake 57 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 57 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska at Apr 27, 11:33 PM ET, 92 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. 58 people reported feeling it.

M3.6 39 km N of Petersville, AlaskaM3.7 30 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM3.8 8 km E of Susitna North, AlaskaM3.9 65 km SE of Cantwell, AlaskaM3.9 62 km S of Cantwell, AlaskaM3.9 48 km SSW of Cantwell, AlaskaM3.9 46 km NNE of Chase, AlaskaM4.0 19 km WSW of Trapper Creek, AlaskaM4.1 44 km SSE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM4.3 57 km SW of Cantwell, AlaskaM4.3 48 km SW of Cantwell, AlaskaM4.5 64 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaM5.0 52 km E of Denali National Park, Alaska
under 33–44–55–66+
Magnitude4.3 ml
Time28 Apr 2026, 03:33 UTC
Location63.066°, -149.833° – 57 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska
Depth92.1 km
Felt reports58
Max. estimated intensity (MMI)2.9
USGS eventaka2026ihbayw
Within 100 km

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3.88 km E of Susitna North, AlaskaNov 10, 2:23 AM
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3.730 km SE of Denali National Park, AlaskaMar 5, 7:36 AM
225 d ago
10 km1 report
3.639 km N of Petersville, AlaskaOct 11, 9:15 AM
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104 km–
FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the 57 km SW of Cantwell, Alaska earthquake?

Magnitude 4.3 (ml), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 92 km. Strongest estimated shaking: intensity 2.9 on the Modified Mercalli scale.

Was it felt?

58 people reported feeling it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey; the highest reported intensity was 2.9.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.

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