Back to map
M2.1 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 22:28:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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 M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 22:28:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.24800, -136.14300
Temperature
8.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Edgecumbe
    Distance: 32 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 970 m ·Last eruption: -2080 ·United States
  • Duncan Canal
    Distance: 203 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 15 m ·United States
  • Tlevak Strait-Suemez Island
    Distance: 283 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 50 m ·United States
  • Heart Peaks
    Distance: 289 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'012 m ·Canada
  • Hoodoo Mountain
    Distance: 299 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'850 m ·Last eruption: -7050 ·Canada
  • Level Mountain
    Distance: 312 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'164 m ·Canada

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share