2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 8 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 20:26:24 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 10:26 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:26 UTC≈ 10:26 AM UTC-10
Depth50.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.317°, -152.039°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.32°, -152.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
50.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.3170°N
-152.0390°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ampabz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
74
Azimuthal Gap
124.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ampabz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 8 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska — January 7, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ampabz/