2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 15 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 21:39:58 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 11:39 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:39 UTC≈ 11:39 AM UTC-10
Depth30.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.688°, -154.573°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.69°, -154.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
30.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.6880°N
-154.5730°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bdezkr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
183.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-17 02:37:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bdezkr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 15 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bdezkr/