M2.7 Depth: 76.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 17 km W of Salamatof, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 14:44:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 17 km W of Salamatof, Alaska. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
76.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 14:44:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.59800, -151.63800
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.1 km
Intermediate
76.1 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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