2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 76 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — January 23, 2026

2026-01-23 23:41:28 UTC (2026-01-23) · approx. 1:41 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:41 UTC≈ 1:41 PM UTC-10
Depth3.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates69.465°, -144.062°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 69.47°, -144.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
3.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
69.4650°N
-144.0620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bqfchf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
122.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:28:02 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
73 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
2 days ago · 1.3 km deep
2.5
54 km WNW of Venetie, Alaska
6 days ago · 1.6 km deep

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bqfchf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 23, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 76 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska — January 23, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bqfchf/