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M2.0 Earthquake 96 km W of Skwentna, Alaska — January 17, 2026
2026-01-17 21:45:39 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 11:45 AM UTC-10 local
MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:45 UTC≈ 11:45 AM UTC-10
Depth3.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.126°, -153.220°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
3.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.1260°N
-153.2200°E
-153.2200°E
Technical Information
Event ID
ak2026bfaxff
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 19:50:36 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: ak2026bfaxff). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 96 km W of Skwentna, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bfaxff/