2.0
M2.0 Earthquake 50 km SSW of South Van Horn, Alaska — January 16, 2026
2026-01-16 17:12:17 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 7:12 AM UTC-10 local
MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time17:12 UTC≈ 7:12 AM UTC-10
Depth0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.374°, -148.082°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.3740°N
-148.0820°E
-148.0820°E
Technical Information
Event ID
ak2026bcwctn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
62
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-16 17:13:49 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bcwctn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 50 km SSW of South Van Horn, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bcwctn/