2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 16, 2025

2025-12-16 23:02:05 UTC (2025-12-16) · approx. 2:02 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time23:02 UTC≈ 2:02 PM UTC-9
Depth1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.449°, -139.482°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.45°, -139.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4490°N
-139.4820°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025yskgcy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
94.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-27 10:10:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025yskgcy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 16, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 101 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 16, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025yskgcy/