2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 135 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 1, 2025

2025-05-01 18:20:36 UTC (2025-05-01) · approx. 6:20 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:20 UTC≈ 6:20 AM UTC-12
Depth17.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.662°, -178.568°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.66°, -178.57°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
17.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.6623°N
-178.5676°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000pxld
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
154.0°
Min Station Distance
0.162°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-12 16:30:47 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: us7000pxld). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 1, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 135 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 1, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pxld/