2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 235 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 6, 2025

2025-05-06 17:30:45 UTC (2025-05-06) · approx. 5:30 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time17:30 UTC≈ 5:30 AM UTC-12
Depth3.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.177°, -179.838°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.18°, -179.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
3.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1771°N
-179.8376°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0255so0mh0
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-08 23:56:36 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0255so0mh0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 6, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 235 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 6, 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0255so0mh0/