2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 21:13:40 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 12:13 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:13 UTC≈ 12:13 PM UTC-9
Depth4.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.592°, -139.845°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.59°, -139.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
4.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5920°N
-139.8450°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bdectx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
91.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 01:20:27 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bdectx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 116 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bdectx/