2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 6, 2025

2025-12-06 23:28:15 UTC (2025-12-06) · approx. 2:28 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:28 UTC≈ 2:28 PM UTC-9
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.569°, -140.076°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.57°, -140.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5692°N
-140.0763°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rvka
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
154.0°
Min Station Distance
0.483°
RMS Residual
1.15 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-04 18:44:18 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rvka). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 6, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 115 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — December 6, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rvka/