2.7

M2.7 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

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time21:39 UTC≈ 11:39 AM UTC-10
Depth66.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.932°, -149.108°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.93°, -149.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
66.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.9320°N
-149.1080°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ahegae
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
112
Stations Used
67
Azimuthal Gap
29.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:54 UTC

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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). M2.7 Earthquake 51 km S of Cantwell, Alaska — January 4, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ahegae/