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M4.2 Depth: 0.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 16:43:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on April 10, 2026 at 16:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
0.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 16:43:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
57.90000, -136.70100
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.9 km
Shallow
0.9 km
0.9 km — shallower 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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