2.5
M2.5 Earthquake 86 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — January 22, 2026
2026-01-22 21:17:28 UTC (2026-01-22) · approx. 10:17 AM UTC-11 local
MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:17 UTC≈ 10:17 AM UTC-11
Depth10.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.255°, -168.263°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
10.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.2550°N
-168.2630°E
-168.2630°E
Technical Information
Event ID
ak2026boepgz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
268.0°
Min Station Distance
0.800°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 08:07:17 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026boepgz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 22, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 86 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — January 22, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026boepgz/