2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 5, 2026

2026-01-05 21:34:55 UTC (2026-01-05) · approx. 12:34 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:34 UTC≈ 12:34 PM UTC-9
Depth4.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.424°, -139.523°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.42°, -139.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
4.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4237°N
-139.5231°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rmnn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
68.0°
Min Station Distance
0.490°
RMS Residual
0.95 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rmnn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 98 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 5, 2026. Retrieved May 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rmnn/