M2.9 Depth: 8.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 16 km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 23:11:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 16 km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on January 4, 2026 at 23:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

8.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 23:11:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

61.07800, -149.80500

Temperature

-15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.6 km

8.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 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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