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M2.8 Depth: 19.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 17:21:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 196 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
19.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 17:21:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.33200, -156.52900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.7 km
Shallow
19.7 km
19.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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