2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 20:49:01 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 11:49 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:49 UTC≈ 11:49 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.506°, -140.182°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.51°, -140.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5061°N
-140.1820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rlzh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
78.0°
Min Station Distance
0.413°
RMS Residual
0.46 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rlzh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 109 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 1, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rlzh/