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M2.0 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 8, 2026

2026-01-08 23:39:36 UTC (2026-01-08) · approx. 2:39 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:39 UTC≈ 2:39 PM UTC-9
Depth10.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.545°, -140.081°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.55°, -140.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
10.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5450°N
-140.0810°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aordmm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
167.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-12 20:16:26 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aordmm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 8, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aordmm/