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M2.3 Depth: 0.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 65 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 11:51:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 65 km S of Ivanof Bay, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 11:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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
M2.3
Depth
0.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 11:51:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.31900, -159.37200
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.5 km
Shallow
0.5 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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