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M3.2 Depth: 22.1 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Anchorage, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 22:06:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Anchorage, Alaska (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
22.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 22:06:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anchorage
Source
emsc
Coordinates
61.17600, -149.41600
Temperature
4.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.1 km
Shallow
22.1 km
22.1 km — deeper 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

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