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M0.9 Depth: 16.7 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 10:20:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 15, 2026 at 10:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — close to 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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