2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 94 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — April 24, 2026

2026-04-24 04:10:17 UTC (7 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.41°, -161.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4140°N
-161.3670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
aka2026hztjdp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
237.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-24 06:38:18 UTC

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