2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 121 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 22, 2026

2026-01-22 22:56:02 UTC (2026-01-22) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-11
Depth20.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.289°, -159.947°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.29°, -159.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
20.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.2890°N
-159.9470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bohwii
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
285.0°
Min Station Distance
1.400°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-18 08:57:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bohwii). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 22, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 121 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 22, 2026. Retrieved August 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bohwii/