2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 166 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 27, 2025

2025-03-27 17:09:46 UTC (2025-03-27) · approx. 6:09 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:09 UTC≈ 6:09 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.981°, -170.738°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.98°, -170.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.9809°N
-170.7376°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000q7h7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
218.0°
Min Station Distance
0.953°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2025-06-06 21:12:24 UTC

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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: us6000q7h7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, March 27, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 166 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska — March 27, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000q7h7/