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M2.6 Depth: 19.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 13:47:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 13:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 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 event was recorded by ISC. United States: 192 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 km — deeper than 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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