2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 140 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 15, 2025

2025-05-15 17:12:12 UTC (2025-05-15) · approx. 5:12 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:12 UTC≈ 5:12 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.135°, -178.282°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.13°, -178.28°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.1350°N
-178.2816°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000q0mp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
214.0°
Min Station Distance
0.536°
RMS Residual
0.88 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:21 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: us7000q0mp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 15, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 140 km SW of Adak, Alaska — May 15, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q0mp/