2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 62 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 22:15:56 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 12:15 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:15 UTC≈ 12:15 PM UTC-10
Depth101.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates63.042°, -150.475°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.04°, -150.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
101.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
63.0420°N
-150.4750°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026amsqmw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 07:26:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026amsqmw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 62 km NNE of Petersville, Alaska — January 7, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026amsqmw/