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M3.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Haines Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 11:19:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Haines Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 8, 2026 at 11:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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