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M4.2 Depth: 47.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 02:36:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 02:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 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
M4.2
Depth
47.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 02:36:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
57.40900, -152.43200
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.5 km
Shallow
47.5 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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