2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 45 km E of Akutan, Alaska — January 18, 2026

2026-01-18 18:48:03 UTC (2026-01-18) · approx. 7:48 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:48 UTC≈ 7:48 AM UTC-11
Depth78.3 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates54.083°, -165.078°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.08°, -165.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
78.3 km
intermediate depth
Location
54.0830°N
-165.0780°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bgqtaw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
198.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-28 04:54:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bgqtaw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 18, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 45 km E of Akutan, Alaska — January 18, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bgqtaw/