2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 5, 2026

2026-01-05 21:53:18 UTC (2026-01-05) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.535°, -140.074°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.53°, -140.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5350°N
-140.0740°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ajalft
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 17:56:27 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ajalft). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 5, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ajalft/