2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 88 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 20, 2025

2025-08-20 20:09:24 UTC (2025-08-20) · approx. 9:09 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:09 UTC≈ 9:09 AM UTC-11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates52.179°, -168.459°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.18°, -168.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
52.1787°N
-168.4588°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qxgy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
270.0°
Min Station Distance
0.831°
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2025-11-12 16:25:49 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qxgy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 20, 2025). M2.7 Earthquake 88 km SSE of Nikolski, Alaska — August 20, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qxgy/