2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 73 km SSW of Covenant Life, Alaska — August 31, 2025

2025-08-31 23:18:18 UTC (2025-08-31) · approx. 2:18 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:18 UTC≈ 2:18 PM UTC-9
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.860°, -136.701°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.86°, -136.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.8598°N
-136.7011°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak025b69e78p
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.75 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-19 21:59:47 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak025b69e78p). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 31, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 73 km SSW of Covenant Life, Alaska — August 31, 2025. Retrieved November 19, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak025b69e78p/