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

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

3.3
99 km SSE of Port Graham, Alaska
7 hours ago · 28.0 km deep
2.5
48 km SSW of Nanwalek, Alaska
20 hours ago · 70.3 km deep
2.9
43 km NE of Fox River, Alaska
21 hours ago · 37.8 km deep
3.8
34 km W of Aleneva, Alaska
1 day ago · 64.8 km deep
3.4
21 km NE of Sterling, Alaska
1 day ago · 48.5 km deep
3.1
45 km ENE of Stony River, Alaska
1 day ago · 7.8 km deep
2.9
43 km ESE of Perryville, Alaska
1 day ago · 53.9 km deep
3.9
1 km WSW of Hope, Alaska
2 days ago · 31.3 km deep
2.9
225 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
2 days ago · 10.0 km deep
3.5
104 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
2 days ago · 35.0 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: 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/