Earthquake 18 km SW of Whittier, Alaska
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:54:03 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
60.6670, -148.9330
Depth
16.9 KM
Event Summary
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 18 km SW of Whittier, Alaska, at Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:54:03 GMT. Depth: 16.9km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
2.3
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 2.3 | 17 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ak2026bdzipl
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Spencer Glacier4.1 km
- Deadman Glacier4.7 km
- Bartlett Glacier5.4 km
- Tunnel5.8 km
- Carpathian Peak6.1 km
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