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M2.0 Earthquake 5 km NNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 21:28:09 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 11:28 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:28 UTC≈ 11:28 AM UTC-10
Depth42.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.410°, -150.006°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.41°, -150.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
42.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.4100°N
-150.0060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bdepfs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-17 22:33:35 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bdepfs). 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 5 km NNW of Point MacKenzie, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bdepfs/