2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 88 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 20:35:33 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 9:35 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time20:35 UTC≈ 9:35 AM UTC-11
Depth28.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.415°, -165.190°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.41°, -165.19°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
28.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4150°N
-165.1900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026afgkjx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
251.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-01 17:36:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026afgkjx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 88 km SSE of Akutan, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026afgkjx/