2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 69 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 20:52:02 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 10:52 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:52 UTC≈ 10:52 AM UTC-10
Depth9.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates63.157°, -147.668°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.16°, -147.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
63.1570°N
-147.6680°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aqhhyv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 07:10:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aqhhyv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 69 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska — January 9, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aqhhyv/