2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 24 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 23:40:26 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 12:40 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time23:40 UTC≈ 12:40 PM UTC-11
Depth65.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.262°, -160.131°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.26°, -160.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
65.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.2621°N
-160.1309°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rnlc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
195.0°
Min Station Distance
0.885°
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 20:17:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rnlc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 24 km ESE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rnlc/