2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 56 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 22:36:56 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 12:36 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:36 UTC≈ 12:36 PM UTC-10
Depth108.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.753°, -153.097°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.75°, -153.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
108.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.7530°N
-153.0970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bfcoui
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
44
Azimuthal Gap
65.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-18 17:51:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bfcoui). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 56 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bfcoui/