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M2.0 Earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026

2026-01-12 20:18:36 UTC (2026-01-12) · approx. 11:18 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:18 UTC≈ 11:18 AM UTC-9
Depth10.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.532°, -139.990°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.53°, -139.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
10.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5320°N
-139.9900°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026avtjui
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 19:24:41 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026avtjui). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 12, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 110 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026avtjui/