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M1.4 Depth: 97.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 17:47:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 29, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.3 km
Intermediate
97.3 km
97.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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