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M2.4 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 93 km SE of King Cove, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:08:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 23:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near 93 km SE of King Cove, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:08:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
54.36900, -161.49900
Temperature
-1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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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