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M2.7 Depth: 0.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 53 km NE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 01:24:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 01:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near 53 km NE of Ouzinkie, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 174 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
0.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 01:24:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
58.23100, -151.79700
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.7 km
Shallow
0.7 km
0.7 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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