M4.2 earthquake — 66 km WNW of Lake Louise, Alaska
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 66 km WNW of Lake Louise, Alaska on Sep 10, 2026 at 05:18 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 16 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 15.8 km |
| Coordinates | 62.506, -147.742 |
| Time | Sep 10, 05:18 UTC |
| Location | 66 km WNW of Lake Louise, Alaska |
| USGS event ID | aka2026rxwdbw |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.0 | 38 km | Sep 11, 07:10 UTC | 41 km NNW of Glacier View, Alaska |
| M2.7 | 49 km | Sep 8, 17:56 UTC | 67 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 76 km | Sep 5, 10:22 UTC | 65 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M3.5 | 100 km | Sep 7, 18:01 UTC | 44 km SSW of Cantwell, Alaska |
| M2.6 | 123 km | Sep 6, 22:02 UTC | 48 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska |
| M2.8 | 125 km | Sep 7, 00:19 UTC | 46 km N of Valdez, Alaska |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.