2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 7 km S of Badger, AlaskaFebruary 2, 2026

2026-02-02 23:17:56 UTC (2026-02-02) · approx. 1:17 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:17 UTC1:17 PM UTC-10
Depth16.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates64.729°, -147.525°
Felt by1DYFI response
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On February 2, 2026 at 23:17 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 7 km S of Badger, Alaska, at a depth of 16.6 km and coordinates 64.7290°, -147.5250°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30.1 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 20 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 64.73°, -147.53°

Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking

Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.

USGS DYFI community-reported intensity map for the M2.2 earthquake near 7 km S of Badger, Alaska

Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
16.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
64.7290°N
-147.5250°E
Felt Reports
1
DYFI responses
Community Intensity
2.0
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026cinout
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
75
Stations Used
26
Azimuthal Gap
63.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 20:43:13 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 2.2 earthquake near Badger, Alaska?

The magnitude 2.2 earthquake that struck 7 km S of Badger, Alaska on February 2, 2026 at 23:17 UTC had a depth of 16.6 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

What should I do after an earthquake?

If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026cinout). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 2, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 7 km S of Badger, AlaskaFebruary 2, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026cinout/