M3.7 Depth: 198.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 08:08:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 08:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 198 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 191 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 198 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 198 km
Intermediate
198 km
198 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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