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M2.8 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-19 06:23:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 19, 2026 at 06:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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    Distance: 422 km ·Tuff ring(s) ·Elevation: 830 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·United States
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    Distance: 478 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 610 m ·Last eruption: 300 ·United States

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