2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 177 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 9, 2025

2025-08-09 19:36:40 UTC (2025-08-09) · approx. 7:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time19:36 UTC≈ 7:36 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.756°, -173.112°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.76°, -173.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.7557°N
-173.1119°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rh0u
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
21
Azimuthal Gap
232.0°
Min Station Distance
1.599°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-11 17:36:03 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rh0u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 9, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 177 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — August 9, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rh0u/