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M2.3 Depth: 14.1 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 22:57:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on April 15, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
14.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-15 22:57:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.18800, -151.41400
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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