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M2.0 Earthquake 40 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska — January 23, 2026

2026-01-23 17:43:25 UTC (2026-01-23) · approx. 7:43 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 7:43 AM UTC-10
Depth161.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.035°, -153.569°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.03°, -153.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
161.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.0350°N
-153.5690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bptfvx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
72.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-03 16:34:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bptfvx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 23, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 40 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska — January 23, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bptfvx/