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M3.8 Depth: 1.7 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 18:35:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 18:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 2 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. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 226 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.7 km
Shallow
1.7 km
1.7 km — shallower 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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