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M2.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 11:52:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 11:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 158 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 11:52:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
56.92100, -154.56200
Temperature
-0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 117 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Martin
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States

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