Earthquake 6 km N of Houston, Alaska
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:02:48 GMT
Time3 hours ago
Location
61.6910, -149.7940
Depth
27.0 KM
Event Summary
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 6 km N of Houston, Alaska, at Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:02:48 GMT. Depth: 27km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
2.8
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 2.8 | 27 km | 3 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ak2026bctuwt
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- East Fork Coho Creek4.7 km
- West Fork Coho Creek4.7 km
- Zero Lake4.8 km
- Stevens Lake5.4 km
- Houston Strip Mine6.3 km
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