2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 55 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 22:36:57 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 12:36 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:36 UTC≈ 12:36 PM UTC-10
Depth104.7 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.737°, -153.126°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.74°, -153.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
104.7 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.7370°N
-153.1260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bfcpki
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
85
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 20:27:14 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bfcpki). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 55 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bfcpki/