2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 159 km S of Atka, Alaska — January 5, 2025

2025-01-05 19:26:50 UTC (2025-01-05) · approx. 7:26 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time19:26 UTC≈ 7:26 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.769°, -174.087°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.77°, -174.09°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.7687°N
-174.0868°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pajl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
286.0°
Min Station Distance
1.437°
RMS Residual
0.85 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-17 21:34:47 UTC

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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: us7000pajl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 5, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 159 km S of Atka, Alaska — January 5, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pajl/