2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 84 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 21:46:33 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 11:46 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:46 UTC≈ 11:46 AM UTC-10
Depth69.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.010°, -156.350°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.01°, -156.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
69.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.0100°N
-156.3500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bmjvmt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
159.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-26 19:12:40 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bmjvmt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 84 km SE of Ugashik, Alaska — January 21, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bmjvmt/