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M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 131 km E of Chignik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:24:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 131 km E of Chignik, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 11:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:24:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.18900, -156.29100
Temperature
-3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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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