2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 46 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska — December 16, 2025

2025-12-16 23:25:37 UTC (2025-12-16) · approx. 1:25 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:25 UTC≈ 1:25 PM UTC-10
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.608°, -146.401°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.61°, -146.40°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.6080°N
-146.4010°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025yslakk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
55
Azimuthal Gap
31.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.90 sec
Last Updated
2025-12-16 23:44:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025yslakk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 16, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 46 km SSE of Nelchina, Alaska — December 16, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025yslakk/