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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 39 km NW of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 04:01:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 04:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 39 km NW of Akhiok, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 04:01:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.17300, -154.67900
Temperature
-1.0°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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  • Trident
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
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    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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