2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 40 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — January 20, 2026

2026-01-20 22:48:38 UTC (2026-01-20) · approx. 10:48 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:48 UTC≈ 10:48 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.545°, -176.367°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.55°, -176.37°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.5455°N
-176.3668°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rqze
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
223.0°
Min Station Distance
0.318°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:47:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rqze). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 20, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 40 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — January 20, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rqze/