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M2.1 Depth: 86.6 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 38 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 18:46:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near 38 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska (United States) on January 1, 2026 at 18:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 206 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
86.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 18:46:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.86000, -152.50500
Temperature
-9.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.6 km
Intermediate
86.6 km
86.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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

  • Iliamna
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1876 ·United States
  • Redoubt
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'108 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·United States
  • Augustine
    Distance: 76 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'218 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Douglas
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'140 m ·United States
  • Fourpeaked
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'105 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·United States
  • Spurr
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'374 m ·Last eruption: 1992 ·United States

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