2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 112 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 22:33:21 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 1:33 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:33 UTC≈ 1:33 PM UTC-9
Depth10.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.535°, -140.134°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.53°, -140.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
10.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5350°N
-140.1340°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026amtfnh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
155.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 07:30:17 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026amtfnh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 112 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026amtfnh/