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M2.0 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 19:58:34 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 10:58 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:58 UTC≈ 10:58 AM UTC-9
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.478°, -139.995°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.48°, -140.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4780°N
-139.9950°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aqfnwd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
126.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 07:02:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aqfnwd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 9, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aqfnwd/