2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 23:47:35 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 2:47 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:47 UTC≈ 2:47 PM UTC-9
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.554°, -140.053°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.55°, -140.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5540°N
-140.0530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026amvrmg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
201.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 07:36:33 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026amvrmg). 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 113 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026amvrmg/