M1.8 Depth: 113.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 72 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 05:05:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 72 km N of Petersville, Alaska (United States) on January 3, 2026 at 05:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

113.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 05:05:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

63.14000, -150.58100

Temperature

-18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

113.6 km

113.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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