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M2.0 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 2, 2026

2026-01-02 23:57:42 UTC (2026-01-02) · approx. 2:57 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:57 UTC≈ 2:57 PM UTC-9
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.600°, -139.907°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.60°, -139.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6000°N
-139.9070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026adrjuq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
91.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-08 23:33:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026adrjuq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 2, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 2, 2026. Retrieved June 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026adrjuq/