M3.0 Depth: 76.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 19:49:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

76.7 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 19:49:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Alaska

City

Alaska

Source

emsc

Coordinates

57.45360, -154.80310

Temperature

-11.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

76.7 km

76.7 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)

Regional average: 15.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

Distance: 59 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
Martin

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Mageik

Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
Trident

Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
Katmai

Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
Novarupta

Distance: 93 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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Stats (last 24h)

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