2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 90 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 5, 2026

2026-01-05 23:55:35 UTC (2026-01-05) · approx. 2:55 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:55 UTC≈ 2:55 PM UTC-9
Depth3.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.359°, -139.614°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.36°, -139.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
3.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.3590°N
-139.6140°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026ajempv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-08 17:11:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026ajempv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 5, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 90 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026ajempv/