2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 5 km NE of Big Lake, Alaska — January 27, 2026

2026-01-27 22:54:43 UTC (2026-01-27) · approx. 12:54 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:54 UTC≈ 12:54 PM UTC-10
Depth51.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.555°, -149.887°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.55°, -149.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
51.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5550°N
-149.8870°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bxmlmy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
43.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-29 12:43:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bxmlmy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 27, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 5 km NE of Big Lake, Alaska — January 27, 2026. Retrieved January 29, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bxmlmy/