2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 126 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 31, 2026

2026-01-31 23:36:13 UTC (2026-01-31) · approx. 12:36 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:36 UTC≈ 12:36 PM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.286°, -159.755°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.29°, -159.75°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.2861°N
-159.7550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s7z4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
236.0°
Min Station Distance
1.499°
RMS Residual
0.81 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-23 20:43:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s7z4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 31, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 126 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 31, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s7z4/