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M3.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 07:12:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 8, 2026 at 07:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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