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M2.0 Depth: 72.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 72 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 08:30:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 72 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
72.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 08:30:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
57.46800, -155.65800
Temperature
-3.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.9 km
Intermediate
72.9 km
72.9 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
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    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
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    Distance: 66 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
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    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
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