2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 5, 2026

2026-01-05 22:55:40 UTC (2026-01-05) · approx. 1:55 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:55 UTC≈ 1:55 PM UTC-9
Depth9.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.505°, -139.643°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.51°, -139.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
9.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5050°N
-139.6430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ajcmua
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
145.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 17:29:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ajcmua). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 5, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ajcmua/