2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 171 km S of Atka, Alaska — December 17, 2025

2025-12-17 21:36:28 UTC (2025-12-17) · approx. 9:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:36 UTC≈ 9:36 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.657°, -173.983°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.66°, -173.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.6573°N
-173.9832°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s8wq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
298.0°
Min Station Distance
1.552°
RMS Residual
0.83 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-19 13:56:01 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s8wq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 17, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 171 km S of Atka, Alaska — December 17, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s8wq/