2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — January 23, 2026

2026-01-23 18:00:09 UTC (2026-01-23) · approx. 8:00 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time18:00 UTC≈ 8:00 AM UTC-10
Depth56.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.918°, -152.614°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.92°, -152.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
56.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.9180°N
-152.6140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bptuby
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
86
Azimuthal Gap
90.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:28:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bptuby). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 23, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 62 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — January 23, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bptuby/