2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 74 km SW of Sitka, Alaska — May 19, 2025

2025-05-19 21:42:04 UTC (2025-05-19) · approx. 12:42 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:42 UTC≈ 12:42 PM UTC-9
Depth16.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.548°, -136.141°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.55°, -136.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
16.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.5478°N
-136.1408°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0256e8gcwo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0256e8gcwo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 19, 2025). M2.5 Earthquake 74 km SW of Sitka, Alaska — May 19, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0256e8gcwo/