2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026

2026-01-06 23:52:49 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 2:52 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:52 UTC≈ 2:52 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.514°, -140.130°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.51°, -140.13°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5142°N
-140.1300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rn25
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
103.0°
Min Station Distance
0.424°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:57 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rn25). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 110 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 6, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rn25/