2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 18 km E of Ferry, Alaska — January 27, 2026

2026-01-27 23:56:44 UTC (2026-01-27) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-10
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.041°, -148.751°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 64.04°, -148.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.0410°N
-148.7510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bxomyr
Event Type
quarry blast
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
31.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:27:49 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bxomyr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 18 km E of Ferry, Alaska — January 27, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bxomyr/