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M0.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.9 Earthquake near 134 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 02:38:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 02:38 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near 134 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 02:38:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.41300, -141.40500
Temperature
-7.5°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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