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M0.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.8 Earthquake near 62 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 03:35:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.8 earthquake was recorded near 62 km SE of Cantwell, Alaska on April 5, 2026 at 03:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 03:35:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.99800, -148.07000
Temperature
-2.4°C

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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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