2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 21:38:35 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 12:38 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:38 UTC≈ 12:38 PM UTC-9
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.558°, -139.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.56°, -139.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5580°N
-139.9540°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026afimuf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-01 19:30:01 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026afimuf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026afimuf/