M2.9 Depth: 31.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 119 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:18:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 119 km SE of Halibut Cove, Alaska. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
31.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:18:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.76200, -149.90800
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.4 km
Shallow
31.4 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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