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M3.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTH OF ALASKA

UTC time: 2026-01-23 03:49:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 03:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTH OF ALASKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 03:49:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
54.12500, -159.67140
Temperature
3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

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    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'354 m ·Last eruption: -1890 ·United States
  • Stepovak Bay Group
    Distance: 200 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'633 m ·United States
  • Pavlof
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Pavlof Sister
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'142 m ·United States
  • Emmons Lake Volcanic Center
    Distance: 204 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'534 m ·United States
  • Dutton
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'465 m ·United States

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