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M2.5 Depth: 4.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 84 km SE of Chignik, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-06 12:54:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near 84 km SE of Chignik, Alaska on April 6, 2026 at 12:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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
M2.5
Depth
4.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 12:54:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
55.81800, -157.34800
Temperature
1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.4 km
Shallow
4.4 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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