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M2.4 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 80 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:49:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 80 km S of Kaktovik, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 2 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:49:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
69.40800, -143.46900
Temperature
-12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 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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