M1.5 Depth: 85.5 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 22:47:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2026 at 22:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 139 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.5 km
Intermediate
85.5 km
85.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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