2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 69 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska — January 4, 2026

2026-01-04 21:32:43 UTC (2026-01-04) · approx. 10:32 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:32 UTC≈ 10:32 AM UTC-11
Depth26.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.306°, -166.096°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.31°, -166.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
26.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.3060°N
-166.0960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aheaki
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
210.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 21:20:14 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

4.8
195 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
7 hours ago · 10.0 km deep
2.9
105 km SE of False Pass, Alaska
11 hours ago · 2.4 km deep
3.9
134 km E of Atka, Alaska
14 hours ago · 27.0 km deep
2.5
89 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
17 hours ago · 5.7 km deep
2.9
81 km SE of King Cove, Alaska
1 day ago · 35.0 km deep
4.1
93 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
1 day ago · 35.6 km deep
2.6
187 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska
1 day ago · 17.8 km deep
2.6
116 km ESE of Akutan, Alaska
1 day ago · 18.8 km deep
2.5
55 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
1 day ago · 35.1 km deep
2.8
56 km SE of Sand Point, Alaska
1 day ago · 2.5 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aheaki). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 4, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 69 km SSE of Unalaska, Alaska — January 4, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aheaki/