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M3.0 Depth: 60.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 13:30:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Alaska (United States) on January 10, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 176 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
60.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 13:30:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Alaska
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.24230, -156.56600
Temperature
-5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.3 km
Shallow
60.3 km
60.3 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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