2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 17 km SSW of Point Possession, Alaska — December 18, 2025

2025-12-18 20:56:08 UTC (2025-12-18) · approx. 10:56 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 10:56 AM UTC-10
Depth53.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.771°, -150.764°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.77°, -150.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
53.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.7710°N
-150.7640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025yvxnjl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
73
Azimuthal Gap
44.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-25 22:44:12 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025yvxnjl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 18, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 17 km SSW of Point Possession, Alaska — December 18, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025yvxnjl/