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M0.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.2 Earthquake near 65 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 08:38:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 08:38 UTC, a magnitude M0.2 earthquake occurred near 65 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 08:38:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.31600, -152.25500
Temperature
-17.7°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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