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
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.16°, -140.05°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
1.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.1571°N
-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

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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/