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M1.7 Depth: 22.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 44 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 11:10:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 11:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 44 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
22.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 11:10:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
61.61000, -146.54800
Temperature
-25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.2 km
Shallow
22.2 km
22.2 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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