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M2.1 Earthquake 100 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 16, 2025

2025-08-16 16:33:13 UTC (2025-08-16) · approx. 5:33 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:33 UTC≈ 5:33 AM UTC-11
Depth15.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.534°, -159.769°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.53°, -159.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
15.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5343°N
-159.7690°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025ahc979j
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-14 12:30:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025ahc979j). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 16, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 100 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 16, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025ahc979j/