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M2.2 Depth: 111.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 47 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 05:53:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 05:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 47 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
111.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 05:53:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.89900, -151.04000
Temperature
-27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.5 km
Intermediate
111.5 km
111.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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