2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 20 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — January 18, 2026

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

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time16:41 UTC≈ 6:41 AM UTC-10
Depth12.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.461°, -152.088°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.46°, -152.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
12.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.4610°N
-152.0880°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bgmnyk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
196.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:47:11 UTC

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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). M2.7 Earthquake 20 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska — January 18, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bgmnyk/