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M3.0 Depth: 51.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 16:09:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 16:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KODIAK ISLAND REGION, ALASKA (United States). With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
51.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 16:09:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
57.43940, -154.09550
Temperature
-15.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.5 km
Shallow
51.5 km
51.5 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 92 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States

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