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M3.1 Depth: 193.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 20:43:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Aleutians East Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 12, 2026 at 20:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 193 km. 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 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 193 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 193 km
Intermediate
193 km
193 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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