WEEK SEISMICITY REPORT FOR JANUARY 23, 2023 TO JANUARY 29, 2023
During the week of January 23, 2023, the Alaska Earthquake Center reported 785 earthquakes within the state. The largest earthquake was magnitude 5.1 that occurred on January 26 at 07:41:40 AKST (January 26, 16:41:40 UTC), 124 miles S of Seguam Island.
Other notable events include a magnitude 4.1 that occurred on January 23, 2023 12:44:39 AKST 44 miles SW of Kaktovik , a magnitude 3.8 that occurred on January 26, 2023 11:50:14 AKST 37 miles SW of Cantwell, and a magnitude 3.6 that occurred on January 27, 2023 11:38:17 AKST 41 miles SW of Haines Junction. None of these events were reported as felt.
23 Icequakes were reported in the Prince William Sound, Icy Bay and Yakutat Bay region.
One event was reported as felt.
NOTABLE EVENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF MAGNITUDE
Magnitude 5.1, 124 miles S of Seguam Island, January 26 07:41:40 AKST
Magnitude 4.5, 18 miles W of Karluk, January 25 06:13:36 AKST
Magnitude 4.1, 44 miles SW of Kaktovik, January 23 12:44:40 AKST
Magnitude 3.9, 39 miles S of Atka Pass, January 27 09:55:57 AKST
Magnitude 3.8, 37 miles SW of Cantwell, January 26 11:50:14 AKST
Magnitude 3.8, 30 miles SE of Herbert Island, January 29 13:36:39 AKST
Magnitude 3.6, 13 miles NW of Uliaga Island, January 27 09:32:10 AKST
Magnitude 3.6, 40 miles SW of Haines Junction, January 27 11:38:18 AKST
Magnitude 3.6, 9 miles SE of Yunaska Island, January 27 09:35:57 AKST
Magnitude 3.4, 18 miles N of Mt. Douglas, January 24 16:15:29 AKST
This report was compiled by Shah Khan
The data in this report are preliminary and subject to revision. The earthquake parameters have been determined by the AEC, with supplemental data provided by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center. The data are released on the condition that none of the cooperating agencies may be held liable for any damaged resulting from its authorized or unauthorized use.
For more information on earthquakes and seismology, contact the AEC at 907-474-7320.