2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 210 km S of Atka, Alaska — December 20, 2025

2025-12-20 19:53:56 UTC (2025-12-20) · approx. 7:53 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:53 UTC≈ 7:53 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.308°, -174.245°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.31°, -174.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.3079°N
-174.2451°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9ps
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
303.0°
Min Station Distance
1.896°
RMS Residual
0.86 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-19 13:56:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s9ps). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 20, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 210 km S of Atka, Alaska — December 20, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s9ps/