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M3.4 Depth: 1.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near 103 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 20:16:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 20:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 103 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 20:16:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.49553, -154.56754
Temperature
-6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.5 km
Shallow
1.5 km
1.5 km — shallower 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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