2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 68 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska — January 28, 2026

2026-01-28 21:50:20 UTC (2026-01-28) · approx. 11:50 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:50 UTC≈ 11:50 AM UTC-10
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates63.180°, -147.664°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.18°, -147.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
63.1800°N
-147.6640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bzgaxu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
36.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-30 02:04:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bzgaxu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 28, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 68 km ESE of Cantwell, Alaska — January 28, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bzgaxu/