2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 39 km ESE of Cordova, Alaska — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 21:07:11 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 11:07 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:07 UTC≈ 11:07 AM UTC-10
Depth26.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.411°, -145.083°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.41°, -145.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
26.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4110°N
-145.0830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bmimyb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
59
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:47:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bmimyb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 39 km ESE of Cordova, Alaska — January 21, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bmimyb/