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M2.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ALASKA PENINSULA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 01:18:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 01:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near ALASKA PENINSULA. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 01:18:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.56850, -159.96370
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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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