2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 1, 2026

2026-01-01 21:07:24 UTC (2026-01-01) · approx. 12:07 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:07 UTC≈ 12:07 PM UTC-9
Depth1.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.534°, -140.111°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.53°, -140.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5337°N
-140.1112°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rlzj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
120.0°
Min Station Distance
0.445°
RMS Residual
0.74 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:50 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rlzj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 1, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 112 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 1, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rlzj/