2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 98 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 19, 2026

2026-01-19 22:28:51 UTC (2026-01-19) · approx. 11:28 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:28 UTC≈ 11:28 AM UTC-11
Depth21.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.484°, -160.088°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.48°, -160.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
21.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4840°N
-160.0880°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bitugs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
273.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-29 13:57:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bitugs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 19, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 98 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 19, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bitugs/