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M4.5 Depth: 100.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 16:50:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 24, 2026 at 16:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 210 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 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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