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M2.3 Depth: 0.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 10 km W of Susitna North, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 15:14:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 10 km W of Susitna North, Alaska (United States) on January 1, 2026 at 15:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 205 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 15:14:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.17900, -150.05000
Temperature
-20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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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