2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 21 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska — December 28, 2025

2025-12-28 20:02:59 UTC (2025-12-28) · approx. 10:02 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:02 UTC≈ 10:02 AM UTC-10
Depth51.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.713°, -150.613°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.71°, -150.61°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
51.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.7130°N
-150.6130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025zofajg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
55.0°
Min Station Distance
0.300°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-16 20:40:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025zofajg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 28, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 21 km NNE of Sterling, Alaska — December 28, 2025. Retrieved March 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025zofajg/