2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 21:56:17 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 12:56 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:56 UTC≈ 12:56 PM UTC-9
Depth12.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.601°, -140.005°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.60°, -140.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
12.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6010°N
-140.0050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026amrzpx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 07:25:39 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026amrzpx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026amrzpx/