2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 19:43:53 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 10:43 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:43 UTC≈ 10:43 AM UTC-9
Depth2.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.454°, -139.528°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.45°, -139.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
2.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4540°N
-139.5280°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aferyp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-01 17:17:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aferyp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aferyp/