2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Homer, Alaska — January 18, 2026

2026-01-18 20:24:44 UTC (2026-01-18) · approx. 10:24 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time20:24 UTC≈ 10:24 AM UTC-10
Depth48.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.597°, -151.603°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.60°, -151.60°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
48.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.5970°N
-151.6030°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bgtyed
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-28 05:28:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bgtyed). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 18, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Homer, Alaska — January 18, 2026. Retrieved May 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bgtyed/