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M4.2 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 07:12:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 23, 2026 at 07:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 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 ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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