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M1.7 Depth: 20.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 11:38:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 11:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Anchorage, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 21 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 11:38:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.13200, -148.75900
Temperature
-3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.9 km
Shallow
20.9 km
20.9 km — deeper 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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