2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 34 km NE of Whittier, Alaska — December 5, 2025

2025-12-05 18:52:21 UTC (2025-12-05) · approx. 8:52 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time18:52 UTC≈ 8:52 AM UTC-10
Depth10.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.998°, -148.257°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.00°, -148.26°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
10.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.9980°N
-148.2570°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025xxwzgo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
86
Azimuthal Gap
38.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-04 18:41:48 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025xxwzgo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 5, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 34 km NE of Whittier, Alaska — December 5, 2025. Retrieved March 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025xxwzgo/