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M3.3 Depth: 42.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 21:57:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on January 13, 2026 at 21:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
42.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 21:57:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
55.43930, -159.42240
Temperature
-8.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.8 km
Shallow
42.8 km
42.8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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