2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 4, 2026

2026-01-04 20:32:16 UTC (2026-01-04) · approx. 11:32 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:32 UTC≈ 11:32 AM UTC-9
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.537°, -140.045°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.54°, -140.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5370°N
-140.0450°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ahcanx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 20:47:29 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ahcanx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 4, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 4, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ahcanx/