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M2.0 Earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026

2026-01-06 20:14:05 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 11:14 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:14 UTC≈ 11:14 AM UTC-9
Depth10.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.510°, -140.062°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.51°, -140.06°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
10.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5100°N
-140.0620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026akswqw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 00:17:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026akswqw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 108 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026akswqw/