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M2.1 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 111 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 14:29:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 14:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 111 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 14:29:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.61200, -141.73000
Temperature
-17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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