2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 29 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — August 15, 2025

2025-08-15 20:46:05 UTC (2025-08-15) · approx. 9:46 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:46 UTC≈ 9:46 AM UTC-11
Depth4.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.881°, -161.987°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.88°, -161.99°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
4.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.8806°N
-161.9874°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025afr6biz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.80 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-10 17:57:45 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025afr6biz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 15, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 29 km SE of King Cove, Alaska — August 15, 2025. Retrieved November 10, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025afr6biz/