2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 2, 2026

2026-01-02 21:57:52 UTC (2026-01-02) · approx. 12:57 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:57 UTC≈ 12:57 PM UTC-9
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.514°, -140.033°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.51°, -140.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5140°N
-140.0330°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026adnkmz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-08 23:04:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026adnkmz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 2, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 2, 2026. Retrieved June 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026adnkmz/