2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 15, 2026

2026-01-15 22:01:53 UTC (2026-01-15) · approx. 1:01 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:01 UTC≈ 1:01 PM UTC-9
Depth1.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.493°, -139.558°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.49°, -139.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
1.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4930°N
-139.5580°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bbjzld
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
104.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-25 15:44:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bbjzld). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 105 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 15, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bbjzld/