2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 36 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska — January 23, 2026

2026-01-23 21:04:45 UTC (2026-01-23) · approx. 11:04 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:04 UTC≈ 11:04 AM UTC-10
Depth175.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates58.538°, -156.107°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.54°, -156.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
175.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
58.5380°N
-156.1070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bpzxeg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
34
Azimuthal Gap
161.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:28:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bpzxeg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 23, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 36 km ESE of King Salmon, Alaska — January 23, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bpzxeg/