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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 09:55:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 12, 2026 at 09:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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

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