2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 93 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — April 24, 2026

2026-04-24 04:10:18 UTC (21 hours ago)

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.44°, -161.33°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4419°N
-161.3312°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000ssi2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
228.0°
Min Station Distance
0.774°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-24 23:04:05 UTC

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