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M2.3 Depth: 129.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 23:25:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 129 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 213 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 129.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 129.3 km
Intermediate
129.3 km
129.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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