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M2.8 Depth: 71.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 17:21:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
71.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-20 17:21:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
57.32900, -155.83700

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71 km
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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