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M5.1 Earthquake near South of Alaska

UTC time: 2026-01-22 19:38:46 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M5.1

Depth: 10.0 km
Source: GFZ

South of Alaska

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near South of Alaska on January 22, 2026 at 19:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

7a91a87ac029e60a84656e1561b8f4aaaa2a75de

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-22 19:38:46 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

54.27000, -159.96000

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Anchorage974.1 kmNE289'600

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Volcanoes nearby

Dana

Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'354 m ·Last eruption: -1890 ·United States
Pavlof

Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
Pavlof Sister

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'142 m ·United States
Emmons Lake Volcanic Center

Distance: 180 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States
Dutton

Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'465 m ·United States
Stepovak Bay Group

Distance: 183 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours3

First 72 hours4

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.52026-01-22 19:38:47 UTC19.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.5, near of Anchorage (Monde) M5.62026-01-22 19:38:48 UTC51.7 kmAlaska M3.42026-01-23 03:49:31 UTC24.7 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M4.12026-01-25 15:40:24 UTC19.8 kmSOUTH OF ALASKA M3.82026-01-29 04:04:20 UTC104.9 kmAlaska M3.72026-01-29 21:01:51 UTC115.9 kmAleutians East Borough M2.42026-02-05 23:47:44 UTC33.0 km95 km S of Sand Point, Alaska M3.52026-02-11 23:57:29 UTC33.2 kmALASKA PENINSULA M2.92026-02-13 13:17:33 UTC134.1 km120 km SSE of Perryville, Alaska M3.52026-02-15 16:24:29 UTC92.3 kmAlaska M2.02026-02-16 22:23:51 UTC138.8 kmAleutians East Borough M2.52026-02-20 21:01:06 UTC21.2 km104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

GFZM5.110.0 km0.0 km

NNSNM5.641.0 km6.7 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#29

Earlier events M≥4101

Earlier events M≥538

Compared since2025-02-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC45.4 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake M7.32025-07-16 20:37:39 UTC65.0 kmALASKA PENINSULA M7.22025-07-16 20:37:43 UTC59.5 kmAlaska Peninsula M7.22025-07-16 20:37:40 UTC40.1 km87 km S of Sand Point, Alaska M7.12025-07-16 20:37:41 UTC45.4 km2025 Sand Point, Alaska Earthquake

Stats (last 24h)

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