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M4.6 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 08:46:07 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 08:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
a6312cf24c8d1394f432168998bdcd10a6a4799d
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
54.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 08:46:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.64650, -175.99990
Temperature
0.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.8 km
Shallow
54.8 km
54.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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