M3.1 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kodiak Island region

UTC time: 2026-04-04 07:34:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 07:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 07:34:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
57.84700, -152.01300
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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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