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M2.4 Depth: 7.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 101 km W of Akhiok, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-04-07 04:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 101 km W of Akhiok, Alaska on April 7, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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
M2.4
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 04:00:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.89200, -155.83100

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 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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