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M2.0 Depth: 74.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 04:55:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on April 23, 2026 at 04:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
74.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-23 04:55:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.24100, -156.00200
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.7 km
Intermediate
74.7 km
74.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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