2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 107 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026

2026-01-07 18:18:54 UTC (2026-01-07) · approx. 9:18 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:18 UTC≈ 9:18 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.468°, -140.283°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.47°, -140.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4681°N
-140.2832°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rn9r
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
115.0°
Min Station Distance
0.374°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-07 22:11:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rn9r). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 7, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 107 km NNW of Yakutat, Alaska — January 7, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rn9r/