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M2.9 Depth: 13.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 22:32:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on January 17, 2026 at 22:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 EMSC. United States: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
13.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 22:32:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
57.26900, -136.15720
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.2 km
Shallow
13.2 km
13.2 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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