2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 4 km NE of Atka, Alaska — January 24, 2026

2026-01-24 21:05:16 UTC (2026-01-24) · approx. 9:05 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:05 UTC≈ 9:05 AM UTC-12
Depth171.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.219°, -174.145°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.22°, -174.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
171.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.2191°N
-174.1447°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s5hk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
166.0°
Min Station Distance
0.037°
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:27:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s5hk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 24, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 4 km NE of Atka, Alaska — January 24, 2026. Retrieved April 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s5hk/