M2.0 Depth: 53.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 6 km E of Susitna North, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 15:55:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 15:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 6 km E of Susitna North, Alaska (United States). With a focal depth of about 53 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 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
53.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 15:55:55 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.16600, -149.73300
Temperature
-21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.1 km
Shallow
53.1 km
53.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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