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M1.1 Depth: 36.8 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 23:14:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 31, 2026 at 23:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 195 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.8 km
Shallow
36.8 km
36.8 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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