2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 46 km S of Nelchina, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 23:22:58 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 1:22 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:22 UTC≈ 1:22 PM UTC-10
Depth17.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.583°, -146.643°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.58°, -146.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
17.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.5830°N
-146.6430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aoqpdj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
81
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
27.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 23:27:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aoqpdj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 46 km S of Nelchina, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aoqpdj/