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M1.6 Depth: 30.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 01:00:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 6, 2026 at 01:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 187 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 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.

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