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M2.0 Earthquake 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 4, 2026

2026-01-04 23:55:20 UTC (2026-01-04) · approx. 2:55 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 2:55 PM UTC-9
Depth0.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.611°, -139.865°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.61°, -139.87°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
0.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6110°N
-139.8650°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ahitmm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-19 07:28:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ahitmm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 4, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 4, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ahitmm/