M1.7 Depth: 72.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 75 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 19:34:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 19:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 75 km W of Karluk, Alaska (United States). At around 73 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

72.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 19:34:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Alaska

Source

usgs

Coordinates

57.48300, -155.69900

Temperature

0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

72.6 km

72.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W

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Ugashik-Peulik

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Ukinrek Maars

Distance: 63 km ·Maar(s) ·Elevation: 91 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·United States
Kialagvik

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Martin

Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'863 m ·Last eruption: 1953 ·United States
Mageik

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