2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 65 km E of Atka, Alaska — May 17, 2025

2025-05-17 22:56:27 UTC (2025-05-17) · approx. 10:56 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:56 UTC≈ 10:56 AM UTC-12
Depth116.2 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.181°, -173.247°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.18°, -173.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
116.2 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.1814°N
-173.2471°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000q0zs
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
188.0°
Min Station Distance
0.520°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2025-07-25 17:06:21 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000q0zs). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 17, 2025). M2.8 Earthquake 65 km E of Atka, Alaska — May 17, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000q0zs/