2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 181 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — January 12, 2025

2025-01-12 21:16:26 UTC (2025-01-12) · approx. 9:16 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time21:16 UTC≈ 9:16 AM UTC-12
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.801°, -172.841°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 50.80°, -172.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.8011°N
-172.8412°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pcj1
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
317.0°
Min Station Distance
1.639°
RMS Residual
0.59 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-20 20:55:57 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pcj1). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 12, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 181 km SSE of Atka, Alaska — January 12, 2025. Retrieved March 20, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pcj1/