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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 11 km W of Takotna, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 10:11:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 11 km W of Takotna, Alaska on April 4, 2026 at 10:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 10:11:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.99300, -156.28100
Temperature
-6.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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