2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 17, 2026

2026-01-17 18:56:38 UTC (2026-01-17) · approx. 9:56 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:56 UTC≈ 9:56 AM UTC-9
Depth6.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.438°, -139.496°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.44°, -139.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4379°N
-139.4959°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rqbl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
0.510°
RMS Residual
0.82 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-30 19:32:06 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rqbl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 17, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 100 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 17, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rqbl/