2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 12 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — January 18, 2026

2026-01-18 16:00:41 UTC (2026-01-18) · approx. 5:00 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:00 UTC≈ 5:00 AM UTC-11
Depth94.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates53.783°, -166.636°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.78°, -166.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
94.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
53.7830°N
-166.6360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bglevc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
184.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-27 22:18:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bglevc). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 18, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 12 km SSW of Unalaska, Alaska — January 18, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bglevc/