2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 66 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 20:41:34 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 10:41 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:41 UTC≈ 10:41 AM UTC-10
Depth68.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.944°, -152.771°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.94°, -152.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
68.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.9440°N
-152.7710°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aolgce
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
98.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 19:47:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aolgce). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 66 km SW of Nanwalek, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aolgce/