2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 29 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — March 12, 2025

2025-03-12 20:52:26 UTC (2025-03-12) · approx. 8:52 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:52 UTC≈ 8:52 AM UTC-12
Depth73.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.934°, -174.099°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.93°, -174.10°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
73.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.9342°N
-174.0987°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000q5h6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
266.0°
Min Station Distance
0.275°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-17 19:20:01 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000q5h6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 12, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 29 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — March 12, 2025. Retrieved May 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q5h6/