2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 157 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 12, 2025

2025-08-12 20:03:47 UTC (2025-08-12) · approx. 9:03 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:03 UTC≈ 9:03 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.449°, -163.633°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.45°, -163.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.4491°N
-163.6333°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qqrq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
22
Azimuthal Gap
205.0°
Min Station Distance
1.200°
RMS Residual
0.27 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-25 13:40:43 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qqrq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 12, 2025). M2.9 Earthquake 157 km S of False Pass, Alaska — August 12, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qqrq/