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M2.3 Depth: 57.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 08:04:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 08:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 57 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: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.4 km
Shallow
57.4 km
57.4 km — deeper 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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