2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026

2026-01-12 22:49:48 UTC (2026-01-12) · approx. 1:49 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:49 UTC≈ 1:49 PM UTC-9
Depth16.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.608°, -140.105°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.61°, -140.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
16.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.6080°N
-140.1050°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026avykbv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
97.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 22:16:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026avykbv). 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 120 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026avykbv/