M3.8 Depth: 20.5 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 20:02:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF ALASKA on April 4, 2026 at 20:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
20.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 20:02:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.24200, -159.89500

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.5 km
Shallow
20.5 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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