2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 96 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 17, 2025

2025-08-17 18:33:55 UTC (2025-08-17) · approx. 7:33 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time18:33 UTC≈ 7:33 AM UTC-11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.506°, -160.084°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.51°, -160.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5056°N
-160.0843°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000rhyv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
221.0°
Min Station Distance
0.435°
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-04 16:44:07 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rhyv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 17, 2025). M2.7 Earthquake 96 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — August 17, 2025. Retrieved November 4, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rhyv/