2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 220 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 15, 2025

2025-05-15 20:36:33 UTC (2025-05-15) · approx. 8:36 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:36 UTC≈ 8:36 AM UTC-12
Depth158.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.933°, -179.834°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.93°, -179.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
158.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.9332°N
-179.8336°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000q0mu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
167.0°
Min Station Distance
0.301°
RMS Residual
0.44 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q0mu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 15, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 220 km W of Adak, Alaska — May 15, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q0mu/