2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 31 km SSW of Akutan, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 18:48:32 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 7:48 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:48 UTC≈ 7:48 AM UTC-11
Depth86.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates53.867°, -165.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.87°, -165.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
86.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
53.8670°N
-165.9530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026afcwgc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-01 03:35:56 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026afcwgc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 31 km SSW of Akutan, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026afcwgc/