M2.5 Depth: 68.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 48 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 14:12:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 14:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 48 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 206 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

68.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 14:12:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.61400, -155.27000

Temperature

-5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

68.2 km

68.2 km — deeper 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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Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

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Martin

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Mageik

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Ugashik-Peulik

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Trident

Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
Novarupta

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