2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 19 km SW of Anchorage, Alaska — January 15, 2026

2026-01-15 23:56:45 UTC (2026-01-15) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-10
Depth38.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.075°, -150.111°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.08°, -150.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
38.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.0750°N
-150.1110°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bbnukf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-25 16:00:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bbnukf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 15, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 19 km SW of Anchorage, Alaska — January 15, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bbnukf/