2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 19:18:19 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 9:18 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:18 UTC≈ 9:18 AM UTC-10
Depth25.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.313°, -156.447°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.31°, -156.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
25.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.3130°N
-156.4470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bmexqr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
189.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:47:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bmexqr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 121 km E of Chignik, Alaska — January 21, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bmexqr/