2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 118 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 19, 2026

2026-01-19 23:39:49 UTC (2026-01-19) · approx. 2:39 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:39 UTC≈ 2:39 PM UTC-9
Depth16.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.989°, -141.636°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.99°, -141.64°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
16.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.9890°N
-141.6360°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026biwdic
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
181.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-18 14:47:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026biwdic). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 19, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 118 km WNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 19, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026biwdic/