Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
GULF OF ALASKA
M3.7 Earthquake near GULF OF ALASKA
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About this earthquake
On January 11, 2026 at 18:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near GULF OF ALASKA. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
1088f5669318e6da2f1b29fae6aeca7cde880def
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 18:19:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.62700,
-148.78200
Temperature
3.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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