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M2.0 Earthquake 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 21:40:13 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 12:40 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:40 UTC≈ 12:40 PM UTC-9
Depth9.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.610°, -139.990°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.61°, -139.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6100°N
-139.9900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026amrlsq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 07:21:29 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026amrlsq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026amrlsq/