2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 96 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 16, 2025

2025-01-16 17:34:02 UTC (2025-01-16) · approx. 6:34 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time17:34 UTC≈ 6:34 AM UTC-11
Depth12.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.567°, -159.811°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.57°, -159.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
12.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.5674°N
-159.8114°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pdj4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
271.0°
Min Station Distance
0.872°
RMS Residual
0.54 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-29 22:12:49 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pdj4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, January 16, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 96 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska — January 16, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pdj4/