2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026

2026-01-03 23:54:25 UTC (2026-01-03) · approx. 2:54 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:54 UTC≈ 2:54 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.470°, -139.568°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.47°, -139.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4698°N
-139.5678°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rmbq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
125.0°
Min Station Distance
0.507°
RMS Residual
0.89 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:53 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rmbq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 3, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 103 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 3, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rmbq/