2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 81 km SE of Atka, Alaska — January 26, 2026

2026-01-26 19:24:35 UTC (2026-01-26) · approx. 7:24 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:24 UTC≈ 7:24 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.642°, -173.430°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.64°, -173.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6420°N
-173.4304°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s4ld
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
298.0°
Min Station Distance
0.735°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:27:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s4ld). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 26, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 81 km SE of Atka, Alaska — January 26, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s4ld/