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M3.0 Depth: 184.4 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 04:05:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 04:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 184 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 150 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
184.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 04:05:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.31100, -173.34800
Temperature
-2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184.4 km
Intermediate
184.4 km
184.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Atka Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·United States
  • Seguam
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Koniuji
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 273 m ·Last eruption: -1150 ·United States
  • Amukta
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Kasatochi
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 314 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States

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