2.2

M2.2 Earthquake near Southern Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 21:23:44 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 11:23 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:23 UTC≈ 11:23 AM UTC-10
Depth126.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.763°, -153.376°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.76°, -153.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
126.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.7630°N
-153.3760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bfaelb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
84.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-18 17:58:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bfaelb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake near Southern Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bfaelb/