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M3.5 Depth: 0.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 17:21:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 166 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 17:21:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
51.44000, -178.75900
Temperature
-3.8°C

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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

  • Gareloi
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'573 m ·Last eruption: 1989 ·United States
  • Tanaga
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'806 m ·Last eruption: 1914 ·United States
  • Takawangha
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'449 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·United States
  • Bobrof
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 738 m ·United States
  • Kanaga
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'307 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·United States
  • Moffett
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'196 m ·Last eruption: -1600 ·United States

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