2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 58 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 22:32:28 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 1:32 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:32 UTC≈ 1:32 PM UTC-9
Depth5.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.251°, -136.220°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.25°, -136.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.2510°N
-136.2200°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bfclod
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
185.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 20:02:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bfclod). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 58 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bfclod/