M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 58 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 13:24:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 58 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on January 1, 2026 at 13:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 209 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 13:24:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.09300, -154.53900

Temperature

-6.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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