2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 118 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 19:48:12 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 10:48 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:48 UTC≈ 10:48 AM UTC-9
Depth0.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.519°, -140.708°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.52°, -140.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
0.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5190°N
-140.7080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026afevrt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
75.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-01 17:20:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026afevrt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 118 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026afevrt/