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M2.0 Earthquake 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 20:56:53 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-9
Depth9.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.609°, -139.832°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.61°, -139.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
9.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6090°N
-139.8320°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aqhmeo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 07:11:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aqhmeo). 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 118 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 9, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aqhmeo/