2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 20:00:33 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 11:00 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:00 UTC≈ 11:00 AM UTC-9
Depth3.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.525°, -139.859°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.52°, -139.86°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
3.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5250°N
-139.8590°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aojwrb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
87.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 19:33:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aojwrb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aojwrb/