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M2.1 Depth: 82.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 34 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 23:10:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 23:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 34 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska (United States). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
82.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 23:10:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
60.77500, -151.89000
Temperature
-11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 82.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 82.1 km
Intermediate
82.1 km
82.1 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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