2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 63 km W of Karluk, Alaska — January 15, 2026

2026-01-15 21:32:32 UTC (2026-01-15) · approx. 11:32 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:32 UTC≈ 11:32 AM UTC-10
Depth65.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.499°, -155.504°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.50°, -155.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
65.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.4990°N
-155.5040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bbjacq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-25 15:41:29 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
31 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska
15 hours ago · 5.0 km deep
3.1
232 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska
22 hours ago · 10.0 km deep
2.5
26 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska
1 day ago · 5.0 km deep
2.7
6 km ESE of Pope-Vannoy Landing, Alaska
1 day ago · 180.5 km deep
3.0
162 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska
1 day ago · 0.6 km deep
4.1
32 km W of Anchor Point, Alaska
1 day ago · 94.9 km deep
2.7
71 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska
1 day ago · 29.2 km deep
2.9
204 km SSW of Akhiok, Alaska
2 days ago · 3.5 km deep
3.1
19 km NNW of Nelson Lagoon, Alaska
2 days ago · 203.1 km deep
2.6
38 km SE of Fox River, Alaska
2 days ago · 44.6 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Be Prepared

→ What to do during an earthquake→ Create an emergency plan→ Emergency kit essentials→ See all M4.5+ earthquakes today

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bbjacq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 63 km W of Karluk, Alaska — January 15, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bbjacq/