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M2.0 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 23 km SSE of Lowell Point, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 06:13:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 06:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 23 km SSE of Lowell Point, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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
M2.0
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 06:13:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.89700, -149.21400
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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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