2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 153 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 15, 2025

2025-08-15 21:53:25 UTC (2025-08-15) · approx. 10:53 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time21:53 UTC≈ 10:53 AM UTC-11
Depth24.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.484°, -163.689°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.48°, -163.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
24.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4837°N
-163.6892°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025afrtake
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.25 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-30 20:35:00 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025afrtake). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 15, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 153 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 15, 2025. Retrieved October 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025afrtake/