2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 143 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — January 14, 2026

2026-01-14 21:05:42 UTC (2026-01-14) · approx. 11:05 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:05 UTC≈ 11:05 AM UTC-10
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.212°, -150.020°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.21°, -150.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.2120°N
-150.0200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026azmikf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
268.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-17 21:43:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026azmikf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 14, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 143 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska — January 14, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026azmikf/