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M4.5 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 07:12:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 07:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — deeper 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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