2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 126 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 22, 2026

2026-01-22 20:17:49 UTC (2026-01-22) · approx. 9:17 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:17 UTC≈ 9:17 AM UTC-11
Depth25.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.263°, -159.861°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.26°, -159.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
25.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.2630°N
-159.8610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bocqcd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
45
Azimuthal Gap
220.0°
Min Station Distance
1.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 07:48:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bocqcd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 22, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 126 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 22, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bocqcd/