2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 35 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska — January 13, 2026

2026-01-13 19:28:00 UTC (2026-01-13) · approx. 9:28 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:28 UTC≈ 9:28 AM UTC-10
Depth84.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.888°, -151.807°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.89°, -151.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
84.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.8880°N
-151.8070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026axnlbs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
104
Stations Used
77
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-10 15:20:47 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026axnlbs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 13, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 35 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska — January 13, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026axnlbs/