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M2.8 Depth: 8.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 73 km S of Perryville, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-29 01:18:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 01:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 73 km S of Perryville, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 01:18:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.24700, -159.15700
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 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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