M1.8 Depth: 153.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 64 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 00:18:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 64 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska (United States) on January 4, 2026 at 00:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 153 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

153.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 00:18:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.14200, -153.16300

Temperature

-14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

153 km

153 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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