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M3.3 Depth: 109.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near 34 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 17:05:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 34 km WNW of Skwentna, Alaska (United States). At around 110 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
109.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 17:05:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.13900, -151.97600
Temperature
-22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109.5 km
Intermediate
109.5 km
109.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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