2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 11, 2026

2026-01-11 19:53:22 UTC (2026-01-11) · approx. 10:53 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:53 UTC≈ 10:53 AM UTC-9
Depth4.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.609°, -140.067°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.61°, -140.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
4.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6090°N
-140.0670°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026atwvek
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
127.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 05:43:17 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026atwvek). 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 119 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 11, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026atwvek/