2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 18:17:32 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 9:17 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:17 UTC≈ 9:17 AM UTC-9
Depth7.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.543°, -139.896°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.54°, -139.90°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5430°N
-139.8960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bcygze
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 00:59:42 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bcygze). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 111 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bcygze/