2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 32 km S of Whittier, Alaska — March 16, 2025

2025-03-16 22:27:57 UTC (2025-03-16) · approx. 12:27 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:27 UTC≈ 12:27 PM UTC-10
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.480°, -148.728°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.48°, -148.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4804°N
-148.7279°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0253gekh37
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-17 19:19:59 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0253gekh37). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 16, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 32 km S of Whittier, Alaska — March 16, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0253gekh37/