2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 99 km N of Karluk, Alaska — January 4, 2026

2026-01-04 22:33:57 UTC (2026-01-04) · approx. 12:33 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:33 UTC≈ 12:33 PM UTC-10
Depth0.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.465°, -154.493°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.47°, -154.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.4650°N
-154.4930°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ahgbjq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
104
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ahgbjq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 4, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 99 km N of Karluk, Alaska — January 4, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ahgbjq/