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M2.6 Depth: 34.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 11:08:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 11:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
34.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 11:08:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.82720, -147.98790
Temperature
-9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.2 km
Shallow
34.2 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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