2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026

2026-01-06 22:51:16 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 1:51 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time22:51 UTC≈ 1:51 PM UTC-9
Depth4.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.505°, -139.647°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.51°, -139.65°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
4.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5050°N
-139.6470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026akycew
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 04:32:38 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026akycew). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026akycew/