2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 23 km SSW of Wales, Alaska — August 20, 2025

2025-08-20 22:01:31 UTC (2025-08-20) · approx. 11:01 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:01 UTC≈ 11:01 AM UTC-11
Depth13.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates65.407°, -168.218°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 65.41°, -168.22°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
13.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
65.4073°N
-168.2183°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025ao1sbzh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.57 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-12 16:25:34 UTC

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Location

Alaska
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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025ao1sbzh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 20, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 23 km SSW of Wales, Alaska — August 20, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025ao1sbzh/