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M1.7 Depth: 21.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 24 km ENE of Willow, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 17:55:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 17:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 24 km ENE of Willow, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 21 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
21.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 17:55:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.85000, -149.63500
Temperature
-21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.2 km
Shallow
21.2 km
21.2 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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