2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Adak, Alaska — August 16, 2025

2025-08-16 19:19:30 UTC (2025-08-16) · approx. 7:19 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:19 UTC≈ 7:19 AM UTC-12
Depth62.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.697°, -175.998°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.70°, -176.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
62.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6972°N
-175.9978°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rh1v
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
19
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.293°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-04 16:44:06 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rh1v). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 16, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 48 km ESE of Adak, Alaska — August 16, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rh1v/