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M2.1 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026

2026-01-06 23:01:14 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 2:01 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:01 UTC≈ 2:01 PM UTC-9
Depth10.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.585°, -139.985°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.59°, -139.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
10.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5850°N
-139.9850°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026akykqr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 04:40:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026akykqr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026akykqr/