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M1.7 Depth: 39.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 15 km SW of Hope, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 21:36:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 15 km SW of Hope, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
39.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 21:36:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.82400, -149.85700
Temperature
-10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.3 km
Shallow
39.3 km
39.3 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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