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M2.0 Depth: 0.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-03 20:29:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 3, 2026 at 20:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-03 20:29:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.04300, -154.78800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 99 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States

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