M2.8 Depth: 132.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 02:34:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 02:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Alaska Peninsula (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
132.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 02:34:45 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
isc
Coordinates
58.96100, -154.54400
Temperature
-0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132 km
Intermediate
132 km
132 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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