M1.0 Depth: 98.8 km

M1.0 Earthquake near 86 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 10:18:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 10:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near 86 km N of Karluk, Alaska (United States). At around 99 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.0

Depth

98.8 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 10:18:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

58.33300, -154.72600

Temperature

-11.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

98.8 km

98.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)

Regional average: 15.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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