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M2.0 Earthquake 118 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 19:25:10 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 10:25 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:25 UTC≈ 10:25 AM UTC-9
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.333°, -141.147°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.33°, -141.15°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.3330°N
-141.1470°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bmfdqu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
120.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-23 21:18:19 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bmfdqu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 118 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 21, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bmfdqu/