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M3.1 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 08:55:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 08:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 37 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 177 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 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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