2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026

2026-01-06 21:13:36 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 12:13 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:13 UTC≈ 12:13 PM UTC-9
Depth1.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.525°, -139.940°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.52°, -139.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
1.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5250°N
-139.9400°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026akuvxq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
80.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 00:28:54 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026akuvxq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026akuvxq/