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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near 249 km S of Sand Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-07 03:59:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near 249 km S of Sand Point, Alaska on April 7, 2026 at 03:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 03:59:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.09750, -160.21070

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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