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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-04-07 03:59:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF ALASKA on April 7, 2026 at 03:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 03:59:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.20700, -160.28400

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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