2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 12, 2025

2025-12-12 20:20:53 UTC (2025-12-12) · approx. 11:20 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:20 UTC≈ 11:20 AM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.593°, -139.950°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.59°, -139.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5930°N
-139.9500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025ykvzsn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-12 20:20:56 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025ykvzsn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 12, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 12, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025ykvzsn/