M1.8 Depth: 69.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 04:55:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 04:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 70 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: 207 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

69.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 04:55:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.36700, -155.68300

Temperature

3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69.6 km

69.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 58 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Ugashik-Peulik

Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
Kialagvik

Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 72 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Chiginagak

Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
Martin

Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States

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Stats (last 24h)

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