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M3.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near 92 km N of Yakutat, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-30 01:05:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 01:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near 92 km N of Yakutat, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 01:05:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.37600, -139.54080
Temperature
-3.9°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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