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M2.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near GULF OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:18:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near GULF OF ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:18:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
58.82270, -149.92090
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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