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M2.0 Depth: 14.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-10 19:04:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on April 10, 2026 at 19:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-10 19:04:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.01900, -152.83600

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 181 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Steller
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States
  • Denison
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States
  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
  • Kukak
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'043 m ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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