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M1.7 Depth: 56.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 27 km ENE of Chase, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 09:19:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 27 km ENE of Chase, Alaska (United States) on January 2, 2026 at 09:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 182 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 09:19:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.54200, -149.60000
Temperature
-17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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