2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 110 km SE of Alcan Border, Alaska — January 12, 2026

2026-01-12 21:37:37 UTC (2026-01-12) · approx. 12:37 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:37 UTC≈ 12:37 PM UTC-9
Depth0.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.008°, -139.562°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.01°, -139.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
0.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.0080°N
-139.5620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026avvyws
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
117.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 19:46:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026avvyws). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 12, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 110 km SE of Alcan Border, Alaska — January 12, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026avvyws/