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M2.4 Depth: 105.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 13:22:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 13:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 km
105 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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