2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 107 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 23, 2026

2026-01-23 16:50:34 UTC (2026-01-23) · approx. 5:50 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time16:50 UTC≈ 5:50 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.455°, -159.828°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.46°, -159.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.4551°N
-159.8281°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s659
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
249.0°
Min Station Distance
1.369°
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:27:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s659). 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 107 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 23, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s659/