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M3.8 Depth: 68.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 18:00:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on January 23, 2026 at 18:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 203 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 18:00:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
isc
Coordinates
58.94300, -152.64800

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 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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