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M2.1 Depth: 123.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 17:02:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 17:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska (United States). At around 124 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 123.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 123.8 km
Intermediate
123.8 km
123.8 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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