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M2.6 Depth: 0.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near 99 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 22:33:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 22:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near 99 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 0 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. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 22:33:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.46500, -154.49300
Temperature
-6.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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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