2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 85 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 20:22:01 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 11:22 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:22 UTC≈ 11:22 AM UTC-9
Depth17.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.039°, -140.885°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.04°, -140.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
17.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0390°N
-140.8850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026abonaa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
68
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-01 21:09:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026abonaa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 85 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 1, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026abonaa/