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M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 02:27:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 02:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near ALASKA PENINSULA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 02:27:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.84100, -155.54400
Temperature
-1.9°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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