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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 217 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska

UTC time: 2026-01-11 18:19:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near 217 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska on January 11, 2026 at 18:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 18:19:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.81220, -148.99530
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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