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M1.7 Depth: 32.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 16:55:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 16:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near United States (United States). With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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 M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
32.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 16:55:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
18.99867, -155.39034
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.5 km
Shallow
32.5 km
32.5 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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