Earthquake 53 km E of Whittier, Alaska
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:12:58 GMT
Time4 hours ago
Location
60.7180, -147.7140
Depth
27.9 KM
Event Summary
A 1.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 53 km E of Whittier, Alaska, at Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:12:58 GMT. Depth: 27.9km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.5
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.5 | 28 km | 4 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ak2026bwzdig
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Lone Island4.9 km
- South Bay6.2 km
- Lone Passage6.7 km
- Lone Point6.8 km
- Dutch Group6.8 km
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