M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 12:50:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on April 10, 2026 at 12:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 EMSC. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-10 12:50:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

54.20210, -162.55900

Temperature

4.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 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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