2.9
M2.9 Earthquake 157 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — January 3, 2025
2025-01-03 20:54:41 UTC (2025-01-03) · approx. 11:54 AM UTC-9 local
MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:54 UTC≈ 11:54 AM UTC-9
Depth1.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.157°, -140.048°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1571°N
-140.0485°E
-140.0485°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000phq7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
58
Azimuthal Gap
93.0°
Min Station Distance
0.574°
RMS Residual
0.97 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-17 21:34:30 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000phq7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 3, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 157 km ESE of McCarthy, Alaska — January 3, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000phq7/