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M2.2 Depth: 136.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 20:41:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Denali Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 26, 2026 at 20:41 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 136 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 157 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.4 km
Intermediate
136.4 km
136.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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