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M2.0 Earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 18:06:52 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:06 UTC≈ 9:06 AM UTC-9
Depth3.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.509°, -139.499°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.51°, -139.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
3.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5090°N
-139.4990°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026betqrb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
92.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 17:59:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026betqrb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 107 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026betqrb/