2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 120 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 30, 2026

2026-01-30 19:59:26 UTC (2026-01-30) · approx. 8:59 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:59 UTC≈ 8:59 AM UTC-11
Depth17.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.348°, -159.746°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.35°, -159.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
17.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.3481°N
-159.7460°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s62v
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
30
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
1.467°
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 20:43:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s62v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 30, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 120 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 30, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s62v/