M3.3 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 21:09:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 12, 2026 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-12 21:09:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

54.17680, -162.48370

Temperature

3.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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