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M2.3 Depth: 199.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 02:36:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on April 18, 2026 at 02:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199.6 km
Intermediate
199.6 km
199.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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