Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
252 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
M3.3 Earthquake near 252 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
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About this earthquake
On January 7, 2026 at 21:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near 252 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
9c38f72b9342d531632108aac97ea84e38b419a0
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 21:19:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
56.12580,
-149.16140
Temperature
-2.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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