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M2.0 Depth: 56.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 16:41:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Unorganized Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 19, 2026 at 16:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 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 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.5 km
Shallow
56.5 km
56.5 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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