2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 64 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 11, 2026

2026-01-11 17:43:39 UTC (2026-01-11) · approx. 8:43 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:43 UTC≈ 8:43 AM UTC-9
Depth9.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.106°, -140.051°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.11°, -140.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
9.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.1060°N
-140.0510°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026atsnjw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
81
Stations Used
7
Azimuthal Gap
176.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-11 17:46:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026atsnjw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 11, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 64 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 11, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026atsnjw/