2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 22 km SSE of Chiniak, Alaska — January 18, 2026

2026-01-18 16:41:21 UTC (2026-01-18) · approx. 6:41 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time16:41 UTC≈ 6:41 AM UTC-10
Depth15.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.438°, -152.100°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.44°, -152.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
15.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.4380°N
-152.1000°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bgmnyk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
50
Azimuthal Gap
202.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-18 23:10:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bgmnyk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 18, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 22 km SSE of Chiniak, Alaska — January 18, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bgmnyk/