2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 21, 2026

2026-01-21 22:15:47 UTC (2026-01-21) · approx. 1:15 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:15 UTC≈ 1:15 PM UTC-9
Depth2.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.476°, -139.548°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.48°, -139.55°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
2.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4760°N
-139.5480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bmkuvu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
54.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-26 19:27:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bmkuvu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 21, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 21, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bmkuvu/