Earthquake 42 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:15:12 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
61.2360, -147.0990
Depth
9.2 KM
Event Summary
A 1.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 42 km WNW of Valdez, Alaska, at Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:15:12 GMT. Depth: 9.2km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.9
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.9 | 9 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
ConfirmedEvent IDusgs_ak2026bwpgsx
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Mount Defiant2.5 km
- Second Branch Columbia Glacier (not official)4.7 km
- Columbia Peak5.6 km
- Mount Michelson8.3 km
- Columbia Glacier10.4 km
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