2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 72 km SE of Adak, Alaska — January 19, 2026

2026-01-19 20:17:45 UTC (2026-01-19) · approx. 8:17 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:17 UTC≈ 8:17 AM UTC-12
Depth19.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.381°, -175.955°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.38°, -175.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
19.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3810°N
-175.9550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026biplfw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
233.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-28 05:12:24 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026biplfw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 19, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 72 km SE of Adak, Alaska — January 19, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026biplfw/