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M2.3 Depth: 56.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 19 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 07:45:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 07:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 19 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 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
56.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 07:45:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.17500, -150.44300
Temperature
-1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.1 km
Shallow
56.1 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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    Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
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    Distance: 335 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'278 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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