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M2.1 Depth: 127.3 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 09:26:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 09:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 60 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska (United States). At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
127.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 09:26:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.91300, -153.05200
Temperature
-12.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127.3 km
Intermediate
127.3 km
127.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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