2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 72 km SE of Adak, Alaska — January 14, 2026

2026-01-14 20:18:47 UTC (2026-01-14) · approx. 8:18 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:18 UTC≈ 8:18 AM UTC-12
Depth26.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.469°, -175.809°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.47°, -175.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
26.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4690°N
-175.8090°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026azkvtn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
231.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-11 07:33:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026azkvtn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 14, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 72 km SE of Adak, Alaska — January 14, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026azkvtn/