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M1.5 Depth: 45.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Happy Valley, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 12:53:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Happy Valley, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.2 km
Shallow
45.2 km
45.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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