2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 20 km W of Clam Gulch, Alaska — January 22, 2026

2026-01-22 14:14:14 UTC (2026-01-22) · approx. 4:14 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:14 UTC≈ 4:14 AM UTC-10
Depth68.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.264°, -151.762°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.26°, -151.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
68.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.2640°N
-151.7620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bnqopd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
121
Stations Used
43
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:28:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bnqopd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 22, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 20 km W of Clam Gulch, Alaska — January 22, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bnqopd/