2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 105 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 19:08:08 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 10:08 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time19:08 UTC≈ 10:08 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.465°, -140.173°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.47°, -140.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4652°N
-140.1729°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rmat
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
117.0°
Min Station Distance
0.373°
RMS Residual
0.88 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rmat). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 105 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rmat/