2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 4, 2026

2026-01-04 20:16:52 UTC (2026-01-04) · approx. 11:16 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time20:16 UTC≈ 11:16 AM UTC-9
Depth0.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.420°, -139.468°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.42°, -139.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
0.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4200°N
-139.4680°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ahbniw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
101.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 20:26:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ahbniw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 4, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 4, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ahbniw/