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M1.2 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.2 Earthquake near 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 06:26:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near 85 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on January 4, 2026 at 06:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 06:26:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.28700, -154.95500
Temperature
-10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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