2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 42 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska — August 5, 2025

2025-08-05 21:17:42 UTC (2025-08-05) · approx. 11:17 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:17 UTC≈ 11:17 AM UTC-10
Depth112.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates62.655°, -151.520°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.66°, -151.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
112.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
62.6551°N
-151.5198°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0259z8859t
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-04 03:59:27 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0259z8859t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 5, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 42 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska — August 5, 2025. Retrieved October 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0259z8859t/