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M3.5 Depth: 29.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 06:32:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on January 7, 2026 at 06:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
29.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 06:32:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
57.85030, -152.18440
Temperature
-8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.8 km
Shallow
29.8 km
29.8 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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