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M4.0 Depth: 40.2 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-03 04:28:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near 232 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska on April 3, 2026 at 04:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
40.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 04:28:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.97670, 176.29780
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.2 km
Shallow
40.2 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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