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M2.0 Earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 16, 2025

2025-12-16 23:12:34 UTC (2025-12-16) · approx. 2:12 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:12 UTC≈ 2:12 PM UTC-9
Depth6.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.576°, -139.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.58°, -139.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5760°N
-139.9530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025yskpef
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
168.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-27 10:08:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025yskpef). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 16, 2025). M2.0 Earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 16, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025yskpef/