2.1
M2.1 Earthquake 57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — January 16, 2026
2026-01-16 17:02:47 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 7:02 AM UTC-10 local
MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:02 UTC≈ 7:02 AM UTC-10
Depth121.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates63.000°, -150.999°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
121.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
63.0000°N
-150.9990°E
-150.9990°E
Technical Information
Event ID
ak2026bcvupq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
101.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:46:57 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bcvupq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 57 km NNW of Petersville, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bcvupq/