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M2.1 Depth: 0.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Anderson, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 14:37:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Anderson, Alaska (United States) on January 5, 2026 at 14:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 14:37:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Alaska
City
Anderson
County
Denali Borough
Village
Anderson
Source
usgs
Coordinates
64.31100, -149.09100
Temperature
-26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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