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M2.7 Depth: 138.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 20 km S of Nikolski, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 08:39:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 20 km S of Nikolski, Alaska. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 138 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
138.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 08:39:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.76000, -168.89500
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 138.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 138.1 km
Intermediate
138.1 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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