2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 18 km E of Ferry, Alaska — January 15, 2026

2026-01-15 22:29:39 UTC (2026-01-15) · approx. 12:29 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:29 UTC≈ 12:29 PM UTC-10
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.009°, -148.735°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 64.01°, -148.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.0090°N
-148.7350°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bbkxiw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:46:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bbkxiw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 15, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 18 km E of Ferry, Alaska — January 15, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bbkxiw/