2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 42 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — August 20, 2025

2025-08-20 20:18:03 UTC (2025-08-20) · approx. 10:18 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:18 UTC≈ 10:18 AM UTC-10
Depth122.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates59.825°, -153.348°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.83°, -153.35°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
122.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
59.8250°N
-153.3478°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025ao0p1rq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.67 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-12 16:25:34 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025ao0p1rq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 20, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 42 km E of Pedro Bay, Alaska — August 20, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025ao0p1rq/