2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 52 km E of Egegik, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 19:23:16 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 9:23 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:23 UTC≈ 9:23 AM UTC-10
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.171°, -156.484°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.17°, -156.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.1710°N
-156.4840°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aoiqpa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
157.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 19:30:51 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aoiqpa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 52 km E of Egegik, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aoiqpa/