2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 73 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 23:21:22 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 12:21 PM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:21 UTC≈ 12:21 PM UTC-11
Depth12.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.509°, -167.461°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.51°, -167.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
12.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.5090°N
-167.4610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bmmzet
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
180.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-26 19:59:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bmmzet). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 73 km SW of Unalaska, Alaska — January 21, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bmmzet/