M2.5 Depth: 0.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 16:16:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 16:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

0.1 km

UTC time

2026-04-13 16:16:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

59.82300, -141.55100

Temperature

0.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.1 km

0.1 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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