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M3.0 Depth: 122.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 06:43:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 14, 2026 at 06:43 UTC. At around 123 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122.9 km
Intermediate
122.9 km
122.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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