2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 77 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — December 20, 2025

2025-12-20 22:20:38 UTC (2025-12-20) · approx. 10:20 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:20 UTC≈ 10:20 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.243°, -177.120°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.24°, -177.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.2427°N
-177.1205°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000s9qm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
225.0°
Min Station Distance
0.524°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-19 13:56:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s9qm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 20, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 77 km SSW of Adak, Alaska — December 20, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s9qm/