2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — January 28, 2026

2026-01-28 23:46:56 UTC (2026-01-28) · approx. 2:46 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:46 UTC≈ 2:46 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.158°, -140.009°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.16°, -140.01°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1580°N
-140.0090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bzjxjy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-30 02:30:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bzjxjy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 28, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 159 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — January 28, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bzjxjy/