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M3.1 Depth: 9.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Carroll, Louisiana (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 16:01:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Carroll, Louisiana (United States) on January 8, 2026 at 16:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.5 km
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 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.

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