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M3.7 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Chinle Agency, Arizona (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 18:38:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Chinle Agency, Arizona (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 18:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than 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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