2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 64 km E of Adak, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 22:53:19 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 10:53 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:53 UTC≈ 10:53 AM UTC-12
Depth198.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.807°, -175.706°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.81°, -175.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
198.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.8070°N
-175.7060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bfddng
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
197.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 20:32:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bfddng). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 64 km E of Adak, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bfddng/