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M2.1 Depth: 115.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 20:24:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 30, 2026 at 20:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115 km
Intermediate
115 km
115 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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