2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 4 km SE of Chenega, Alaska — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 21:55:28 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 11:55 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:55 UTC≈ 11:55 AM UTC-10
Depth12.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.040°, -147.961°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.04°, -147.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
12.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0400°N
-147.9610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bdfmtz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
161.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 20:48:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bdfmtz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 4 km SE of Chenega, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bdfmtz/