M2.8 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 23:28:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on April 26, 2026 at 23:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-26 23:28:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

56.31000, -156.51200

Temperature

4.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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