A moderate earthquake was confirmed early this evening, impacting the remote Andreanof Islands segment of the Aleutian chain. Global monitoring networks recorded the seismic event with a confirmed magnitude of 5.20, occurring precisely on January 24, 2026, at 21:25:34 UTC.
The epicenter was calculated deep in the North Pacific, placing the primary seismic focus near 51.90° North latitude and 175.00° West longitude. Initial modeling suggests the rupture occurred at a focal depth of approximately 35.0 kilometers, indicating a crustal event typical of the active subduction processes in this region.
The area of the event is highly remote and experienced inclement weather conditions at the time of the quake. Local observers reported cold temperatures of 3.0°C paired with light rain over the affected oceanic areas as the event transpired.
Data regarding magnitude and coordinates may be subject to updates.
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