Earthquake 55 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:24:17 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
57.2320, -136.1950
Depth
11.8 KM
Event Summary
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 55 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska, at Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:24:17 GMT. Depth: 11.8km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
2.6
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 2.6 | 12 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_ak2026bfeeez
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Point Amelia19.3 km
- Sealion Island19.6 km
- Sealion Islands20.0 km
- Twin Point20.8 km
- Eagle Rock20.9 km
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