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M2.3 Depth: 45.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 7 km NNW of Nikolaevsk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 11:48:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 7 km NNW of Nikolaevsk, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 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: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
45.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 11:48:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.87500, -151.64300
Temperature
-12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.2 km
Shallow
45.2 km
45.2 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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