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M2.0 Earthquake 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 23:09:07 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 2:09 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:09 UTC≈ 2:09 PM UTC-9
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.568°, -139.915°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.57°, -139.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5680°N
-139.9150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026aqlwda
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
123.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 07:21:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026aqlwda). 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 114 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 9, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026aqlwda/