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M2.7 Depth: 9.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 60 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 10:04:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 10:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 60 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 10:04:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.35000, -137.32900
Temperature
-0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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