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M3.5 Depth: 9.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 23:15:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 194 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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