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

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
28 km NE of Igiugig, Alaska
2 hours ago · 0.1 km deep
2.5
19 km W of Anchorage, Alaska
5 hours ago · 15.4 km deep
2.5
19 km ENE of Sterling, Alaska
17 hours ago · 53.6 km deep
3.4
54 km ENE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
19 hours ago · 130.6 km deep
3.4
56 km WNW of Nanwalek, Alaska
1 day ago · 96.0 km deep
3.9
10 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska
1 day ago · 7.8 km deep
2.6
38 km NE of Chenega, Alaska
1 day ago · 19.4 km deep
2.7
39 km NE of Chenega, Alaska
1 day ago · 13.7 km deep
2.9
238 km ESE of Chiniak, Alaska
1 day ago · 5.0 km deep
3.0
28 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska
1 day ago · 86.1 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

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/