2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 23:26:46 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 2:26 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:26 UTC≈ 2:26 PM UTC-9
Depth1.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.416°, -139.510°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.42°, -139.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
1.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4160°N
-139.5100°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aoqski
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 20:15:07 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aoqski). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aoqski/