2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 51 km S of Cantwell, Alaska — January 4, 2026

2026-01-04 21:39:50 UTC (2026-01-04) · approx. 11:39 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:39 UTC≈ 11:39 AM UTC-10
Depth70.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.934°, -149.092°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.93°, -149.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
70.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.9340°N
-149.0920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ahegae
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
105
Azimuthal Gap
29.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 23:33:05 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ahegae). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 4, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 51 km S of Cantwell, Alaska — January 4, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ahegae/