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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near ARIZONA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 15:35:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near ARIZONA (United States) on January 4, 2026 at 15:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 15:35:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Arizona
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.96510, -111.89740
Temperature
6.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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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