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M3.0 Depth: 0.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 20:13:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 20:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 20:13:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
59.93900, -141.49100
Temperature
-2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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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