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M2.3 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 01:56:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 18, 2026 at 01:56 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 204 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
  • Griggs
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'317 m ·Last eruption: -1790 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Denison
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States
  • Steller
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States
  • Novarupta
    Distance: 26 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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