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M2.2 Depth: 4.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 98 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 20:26:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 98 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
4.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 20:26:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.45100, -154.47000
Temperature
-6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.6 km
Shallow
4.6 km
4.6 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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