2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 82 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska — December 26, 2025

2025-12-26 19:53:10 UTC (2025-12-26) · approx. 8:53 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:53 UTC≈ 8:53 AM UTC-11
Depth3.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.391°, -161.763°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.39°, -161.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
3.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.3910°N
-161.7630°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025zkngek
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
234.0°
Min Station Distance
0.700°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-11 18:21:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025zkngek). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 26, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 82 km SSE of King Cove, Alaska — December 26, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025zkngek/