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M2.0 Depth: 1.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 22 km N of Gakona, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 00:13:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 00:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 22 km N of Gakona, Alaska (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 00:13:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
62.50000, -145.28100
Temperature
-34.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower 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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