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M3.7 Depth: 26.3 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 127 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near 127 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 20:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
26.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 20:02:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.23860, -159.92870

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.3 km
Shallow
26.3 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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