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M0.5 Depth: 14.0 km

M0.5 Earthquake near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 06:38:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.5 earthquake was recorded near Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 18, 2026 at 06:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 170 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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