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M2.8 Depth: 0.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 32 km ENE of Igiugig, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 13:26:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 4, 2026 at 13:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near 32 km ENE of Igiugig, Alaska (United States). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 13:26:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Alaska
Source
usgs
Coordinates
59.48600, -155.41000
Temperature
-23.4°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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