2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 14 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska — January 26, 2026

2026-01-26 18:31:20 UTC (2026-01-26) · approx. 8:31 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time18:31 UTC≈ 8:31 AM UTC-10
Depth69.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.007°, -151.963°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.01°, -151.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
69.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0070°N
-151.9630°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bvhzqv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
86
Azimuthal Gap
40.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:27:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bvhzqv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 26, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 14 km WNW of Happy Valley, Alaska — January 26, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bvhzqv/