2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 21:11:27 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 12:11 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:11 UTC≈ 12:11 PM UTC-9
Depth4.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.417°, -139.483°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.42°, -139.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
4.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4170°N
-139.4830°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026beztum
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 19:46:02 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026beztum). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 97 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved April 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026beztum/