2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska — January 19, 2026

2026-01-19 21:03:43 UTC (2026-01-19) · approx. 11:03 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 11:03 AM UTC-10
Depth72.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.839°, -152.494°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.84°, -152.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
72.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.8390°N
-152.4940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026biqyxo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
139
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:47:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026biqyxo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 19, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 37 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska — January 19, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026biqyxo/