2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 7 km SW of Halibut Cove, Alaska — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 19:58:01 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 9:58 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time19:58 UTC≈ 9:58 AM UTC-10
Depth60.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.555°, -151.337°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.55°, -151.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
60.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.5550°N
-151.3370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aqfngn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
151.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 07:01:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aqfngn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 7 km SW of Halibut Cove, Alaska — January 9, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aqfngn/