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M2.6 Depth: 65.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 149 km SE of Akutan, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-16 23:11:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 23:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 149 km SE of Akutan, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M2.6
Depth
65.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 23:11:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.27800, -164.03200
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.8 km
Shallow
65.8 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: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'112 m ·Last eruption: 1830 ·United States
  • Akutan
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'303 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States
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    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'871 m ·Last eruption: -7600 ·United States
  • Makushin
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·United States

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