2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 61 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — December 16, 2025

2025-12-16 23:17:15 UTC (2025-12-16) · approx. 11:17 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:17 UTC≈ 11:17 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.357°, -176.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.36°, -176.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3571°N
-176.9534°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rvd7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
217.0°
Min Station Distance
0.441°
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-10 22:18:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rvd7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 16, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 61 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — December 16, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rvd7/