2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 23, 2026

2026-01-23 15:27:08 UTC (2026-01-23) · approx. 6:27 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time15:27 UTC≈ 6:27 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.478°, -139.988°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.48°, -139.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4779°N
-139.9878°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000rrlj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
56.0°
Min Station Distance
0.405°
RMS Residual
0.63 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-21 16:28:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rrlj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 23, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 104 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — January 23, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rrlj/