M2.0 Depth: 60.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 28 km SW of Port Lions, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 08:26:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 28 km SW of Port Lions, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 08:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
60.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 08:26:08 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.67000, -153.19000
Temperature
-4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.3 km
Shallow
60.3 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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