Earthquake 47 km E of Cordova, Alaska
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:15:58 GMT
Time6 days ago
Location
60.4960, -144.9080
Depth
16.9 KM
Event Summary
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 47 km E of Cordova, Alaska, at Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:15:58 GMT. Depth: 16.9km. 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 | 17 km | 6 days ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ak2026blkysb
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Hotcake Channel1.1 km
- Long Island3.7 km
- Copper River Delta4.9 km
- Heart Island5.9 km
- Sheep Creek7.0 km
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