M1.5 Depth: 34.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 14 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 14:17:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 14:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near 14 km N of Meadow Lakes, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

34.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 14:17:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.75500, -149.62500

Temperature

-21.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34.8 km

34.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)

Regional average: 15.9 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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