2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 22:47:18 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 1:47 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:47 UTC≈ 1:47 PM UTC-9
Depth0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.545°, -140.026°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.55°, -140.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5450°N
-140.0260°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026afkuaf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-01 20:00:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026afkuaf). 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 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved June 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026afkuaf/