2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026

2026-01-12 19:18:10 UTC (2026-01-12) · approx. 10:18 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:18 UTC≈ 10:18 AM UTC-9
Depth10.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.534°, -139.962°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.53°, -139.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
10.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5340°N
-139.9620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026avrjsh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 19:19:32 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026avrjsh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026avrjsh/