M1.2 Depth: 108.3 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 39 km N of Petersville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-03 03:40:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 39 km N of Petersville, Alaska on April 3, 2026 at 03:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
108.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 03:40:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.84100, -150.91000
Temperature
-21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.3 km
Intermediate
108.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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