2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 23:24:16 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 2:24 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:24 UTC≈ 2:24 PM UTC-9
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.214°, -136.317°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.21°, -136.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.2140°N
-136.3170°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bfeeez
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
237.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 20:34:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bfeeez). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 62 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bfeeez/