2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 15, 2026

2026-01-15 19:38:16 UTC (2026-01-15) · approx. 10:38 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time19:38 UTC≈ 10:38 AM UTC-9
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.523°, -139.983°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.52°, -139.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5230°N
-139.9830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bbffqt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-25 15:31:44 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bbffqt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 15, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 109 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bbffqt/