2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 63 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska — January 27, 2026

2026-01-27 22:09:11 UTC (2026-01-27) · approx. 1:09 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time22:09 UTC≈ 1:09 PM UTC-9
Depth5.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.101°, -139.455°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.10°, -139.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.1010°N
-139.4550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2026bxkymo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.400°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-29 12:33:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2026bxkymo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 27, 2026). M2.3 Earthquake 63 km NNE of Yakutat, Alaska — January 27, 2026. Retrieved May 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2026bxkymo/