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M2.0 Earthquake 128 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — January 26, 2026

2026-01-26 22:43:36 UTC (2026-01-26) · approx. 1:43 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:43 UTC≈ 1:43 PM UTC-9
Depth0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.466°, -140.521°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.47°, -140.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.4660°N
-140.5210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bvqjbh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-26 23:04:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bvqjbh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 26, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 128 km E of McCarthy, Alaska — January 26, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bvqjbh/