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M2.0 Earthquake 67 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026

2026-01-12 21:56:46 UTC (2026-01-12) · approx. 12:56 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:56 UTC≈ 12:56 PM UTC-9
Depth10.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.894°, -140.704°
Felt byNo felt reports
StatusAutomatic (preliminary)
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.89°, -140.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
10.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.8940°N
-140.7040°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026avwqju
Event Type
earthquake
Status
Automatic
Significance
62
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
179.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-12 21:59:54 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026avwqju). 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 67 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026avwqju/