2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 99 km E of Chignik, Alaska — January 18, 2026

2026-01-18 19:20:54 UTC (2026-01-18) · approx. 9:20 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:20 UTC≈ 9:20 AM UTC-10
Depth2.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.205°, -156.801°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.20°, -156.80°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
2.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.2050°N
-156.8010°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bgrvjb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
199.0°
Min Station Distance
1.000°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-28 04:57:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bgrvjb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 18, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 99 km E of Chignik, Alaska — January 18, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bgrvjb/