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M1.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 03:00:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 20, 2026 at 03:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower 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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    Distance: 72 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 841 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·United States

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