2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 20:20:47 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 11:20 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time20:20 UTC≈ 11:20 AM UTC-9
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.576°, -139.643°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.58°, -139.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5760°N
-139.6430°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aokodx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 19:34:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aokodx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aokodx/