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M2.2 Depth: 57.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 67 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 05:08:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near 67 km SSE of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on January 4, 2026 at 05:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
57.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 05:08:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.81800, -148.53900
Temperature
-30.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.8 km
Shallow
57.8 km
57.8 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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