2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 16, 2026

2026-01-16 22:37:31 UTC (2026-01-16) · approx. 1:37 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time22:37 UTC≈ 1:37 PM UTC-9
Depth3.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.438°, -139.496°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.44°, -139.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
3.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4380°N
-139.4960°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bdgxaa
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
161.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-19 20:57:07 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bdgxaa). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 16, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 16, 2026. Retrieved May 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bdgxaa/