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M2.3 Earthquake 79 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska — August 17, 2025

2025-08-17 18:44:00 UTC (2025-08-17) · approx. 8:44 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:44 UTC≈ 8:44 AM UTC-10
Depth66.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.483°, -157.163°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.48°, -157.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
66.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.4830°N
-157.1628°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025aj11mdq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-04 16:44:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025aj11mdq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 17, 2025). M2.3 Earthquake 79 km ENE of Chignik, Alaska — August 17, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025aj11mdq/