2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 18:21:09 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 9:21 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:21 UTC≈ 9:21 AM UTC-9
Depth9.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.593°, -139.961°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.59°, -139.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
9.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5930°N
-139.9610°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026beuczt
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
77.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 18:06:09 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026beuczt). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026beuczt/