2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 55 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 21, 2025

2025-05-21 15:28:38 UTC (2025-05-21) · approx. 6:28 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time15:28 UTC≈ 6:28 AM UTC-9
Depth11.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.959°, -140.276°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.96°, -140.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
11.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.9593°N
-140.2759°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0256hfvipv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.72 sec
Last Updated
2025-08-13 15:14:29 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0256hfvipv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 21, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 55 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — May 21, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0256hfvipv/