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M1.8 Depth: 0.1 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 30 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 22:21:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 30 km WSW of Cantwell, Alaska (United States) on January 3, 2026 at 22:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 22:21:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
63.26800, -149.48500
Temperature
-30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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