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M3.0 Depth: 15.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near GULF OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 23:35:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 23:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near GULF OF ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 23:35:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.64000, -148.55900
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 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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