2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 53 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — May 18, 2025

2025-05-18 16:44:00 UTC (2025-05-18) · approx. 4:44 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time16:44 UTC≈ 4:44 AM UTC-12
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.440°, -176.295°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.44°, -176.29°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4404°N
-176.2946°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000q0xu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
212.0°
Min Station Distance
0.428°
RMS Residual
0.54 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: us7000q0xu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 18, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 53 km SSE of Adak, Alaska — May 18, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q0xu/