2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 94 km SSE of Nikolai, Alaska — August 16, 2025

2025-08-16 19:16:01 UTC (2025-08-16) · approx. 9:16 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:16 UTC≈ 9:16 AM UTC-10
Depth5.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates62.283°, -153.433°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 62.28°, -153.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
62.2826°N
-153.4326°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025ahdxsn6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.78 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-04 16:43:48 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025ahdxsn6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 16, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 94 km SSE of Nikolai, Alaska — August 16, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025ahdxsn6/