M1.6 Depth: 5.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 1 km S of Salcha, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 17:57:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 1 km S of Salcha, Alaska (United States) on January 3, 2026 at 17:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

5.1 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 17:57:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

64.50800, -146.89500

Temperature

-46.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.1 km

5.1 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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