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M3.0 Depth: 59.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 13:30:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 176 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
59.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 13:30:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.23200, -156.60700
Temperature
-5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.2 km
Shallow
59.2 km
59.2 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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