2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 23:17:28 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 12:17 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time23:17 UTC≈ 12:17 PM UTC-11
Depth21.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.480°, -160.182°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.48°, -160.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
21.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4800°N
-160.1820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026abuijq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
252.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-15 18:45:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026abuijq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 97 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 1, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026abuijq/