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M3.9 Depth: 21.4 km

M3.9 Earthquake near UNIMAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-04-26 03:31:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near UNIMAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA on April 26, 2026 at 03:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-26 03:31:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.57500, -164.76300
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 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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