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M1.7 Depth: 80.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 55 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 18:01:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 55 km NNE of Karluk, Alaska (United States) on January 4, 2026 at 18:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
80.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 18:01:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.05200, -154.23800
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80.3 km
Intermediate
80.3 km
80.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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