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M1.9 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 20:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska (United States) on January 21, 2026 at 20:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 214 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 56 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
  • Ugashik-Peulik
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'474 m ·Last eruption: 1814 ·United States
  • Kialagvik
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'677 m ·United States
  • Chiginagak
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'221 m ·Last eruption: 1998 ·United States
  • Yantarni
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'345 m ·Last eruption: -800 ·United States
  • Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W
    Distance: 119 km ·Lava dome ·Elevation: 402 m ·United States

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