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M2.4 Depth: 28.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 50 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 04:13:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 50 km N of Chickaloon, Alaska (United States) on January 1, 2026 at 04:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
28.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 04:13:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.24900, -148.40800
Temperature
-19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.1 km
Shallow
28.1 km
28.1 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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