2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026

2026-01-12 23:27:58 UTC (2026-01-12) · approx. 2:27 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:27 UTC≈ 2:27 PM UTC-9
Depth2.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.545°, -139.888°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.55°, -139.89°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
2.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5450°N
-139.8880°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026avzqyr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 22:29:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026avzqyr). 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 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 12, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026avzqyr/