2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 21 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska — January 5, 2026

2026-01-05 21:32:34 UTC (2026-01-05) · approx. 11:32 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:32 UTC≈ 11:32 AM UTC-10
Depth5.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.208°, -150.582°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.21°, -150.58°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.2080°N
-150.5820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aiztjj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 17:44:04 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aiztjj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 5, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 21 km SW of Trapper Creek, Alaska — January 5, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aiztjj/