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M2.1 Depth: 58.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 12:08:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 12:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 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: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.7 km
Shallow
58.7 km
58.7 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

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