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M2.0 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 20, 2025

2025-12-20 21:15:29 UTC (2025-12-20) · approx. 12:15 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:15 UTC≈ 12:15 PM UTC-9
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.593°, -139.964°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.59°, -139.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5930°N
-139.9640°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025yzppva
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.500°
RMS Residual
1.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-17 07:30:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025yzppva). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 20, 2025). M2.0 Earthquake 117 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 20, 2025. Retrieved February 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025yzppva/