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M2.1 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 91 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-28 13:43:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 13:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 91 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
8.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 13:43:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.18000, -151.03100
Temperature
4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 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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