2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 53 km SSE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 17:36:39 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 6:36 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:36 UTC≈ 6:36 AM UTC-11
Depth14.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.099°, -159.029°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.10°, -159.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
14.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.0993°N
-159.0287°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rnr0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
Min Station Distance
0.084°
RMS Residual
0.92 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-10 15:20:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rnr0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 53 km SSE of Chuathbaluk, Alaska — January 9, 2026. Retrieved May 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rnr0/