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M2.0 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Uyak, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 05:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Uyak, Alaska (United States) on January 15, 2026 at 05:36 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 186 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 05:36:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Uyak
County
Kodiak Island Borough
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.64000, -154.01600
Temperature
-11.0°C

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Depth profile

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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 87 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Denison
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'287 m ·United States
  • Steller
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'279 m ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States

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