2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 21:53:17 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-9
Depth3.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.407°, -139.421°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.41°, -139.42°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
3.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4070°N
-139.4210°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026amrwzd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 07:25:08 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026amrwzd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026amrwzd/