2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 20:56:27 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.439°, -139.507°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.44°, -139.51°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4390°N
-139.5070°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bddnxy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
107.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-17 22:30:55 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bddnxy). 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 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bddnxy/