2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 101 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 21:13:00 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 11:13 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:13 UTC≈ 11:13 AM UTC-10
Depth29.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.241°, -153.128°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.24°, -153.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
29.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.2410°N
-153.1280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aomhdq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
281.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 19:52:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aomhdq). 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 101 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aomhdq/