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M4.0 Depth: 54.8 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 08:46:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on January 9, 2026 at 08:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 182 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
54.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 08:46:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.64650, -175.99990
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.8 km
Shallow
54.8 km
54.8 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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