2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 49 km W of Karluk, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 19:38:50 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 9:38 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:38 UTC≈ 9:38 AM UTC-10
Depth85.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates57.613°, -155.273°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.61°, -155.27°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
85.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
57.6130°N
-155.2730°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026afenis
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-01 04:05:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026afenis). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 49 km W of Karluk, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026afenis/