2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 86 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — January 27, 2026

2026-01-27 21:18:29 UTC (2026-01-27) · approx. 10:18 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:18 UTC≈ 10:18 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.231°, -162.625°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.23°, -162.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.2310°N
-162.6255°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s57y
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.762°
RMS Residual
1.01 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:27:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s57y). 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 86 km SE of False Pass, Alaska — January 27, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s57y/