M0.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M0.7 Earthquake near 62 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 07:25:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.7 earthquake was recorded near 62 km E of Port Alsworth, Alaska (United States) on January 3, 2026 at 07:25 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: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M0.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 07:25:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

60.22000, -153.18300

Temperature

-14.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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