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M2.0 Earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 27, 2026

2026-01-27 20:59:32 UTC (2026-01-27) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:59 UTC≈ 11:59 AM UTC-9
Depth2.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.495°, -139.927°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.49°, -139.93°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
2.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4950°N
-139.9270°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bxiqgl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
89.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-27 22:27:25 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bxiqgl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 27, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 106 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 27, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bxiqgl/