2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 65 km SE of Atka, Alaska — December 29, 2025

2025-12-29 21:54:33 UTC (2025-12-29) · approx. 9:54 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:54 UTC≈ 9:54 AM UTC-12
Depth30.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.803°, -173.497°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.80°, -173.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
30.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8030°N
-173.4970°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak2025zqelqs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
211.0°
Min Station Distance
0.600°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-25 03:08:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak2025zqelqs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 29, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 65 km SE of Atka, Alaska — December 29, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak2025zqelqs/