2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 159 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — January 24, 2026

2026-01-24 21:38:56 UTC (2026-01-24) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time21:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-9
Depth22.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.943°, -138.999°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.94°, -139.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
22.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.9430°N
-138.9990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026brwtxc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:28:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026brwtxc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 24, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 159 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — January 24, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026brwtxc/