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M2.5 Depth: 39.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 14:55:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on January 23, 2026 at 14:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
39.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 14:55:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.22300, -149.56400
Temperature
3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.6 km
Shallow
39.6 km
39.6 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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