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M2.1 Depth: 48.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 28 km WSW of Port Lions, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 05:22:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 28 km WSW of Port Lions, Alaska on April 5, 2026 at 05:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
48.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 05:22:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.72900, -153.28700
Temperature
-4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.3 km
Shallow
48.3 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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