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M1.7 Depth: 51.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 22:12:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
51.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 22:12:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.77100, -154.38300
Temperature
3.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.4 km
Shallow
51.4 km
51.4 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 62 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States
  • Snowy Mountain
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'162 m ·Last eruption: 1710 ·United States
  • Katmai
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'047 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States
  • Trident
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'864 m ·Last eruption: 1974 ·United States
  • Mageik
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'165 m ·Last eruption: -500 ·United States
  • Novarupta
    Distance: 71 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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