WEEK SEISMICITY REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2025 TO FEBRUARY 16, 2025
During the week of February 10, 2025, the Alaska Earthquake Center reported 653 earthquakes within the state. The largest earthquake was magnitude 5.7 that occurred on February 13 at 14:59:27 AKDT (February 13, 23:59:27 UTC), 96 miles S of Akhiok.
Activity southwest of Wales continues from last week with 7 more aftershocks throughout the week, ranging from 2.2 to 4.6 in magnitude. The 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred 21 miles SW of Wales, on February 15 at17:52:21 AKST.
This week, two earthquakes were reported as felt. On February 12th at 01:49:49 AKST, a magnitude 3.7 earthquake occurred just 37 miles E of Sand Point. This event was reported as felt in Sand Point and King Cove.
On February 13 at 14:59:27 AKST, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred 96 miles S of Akhiok, and was reported as felt in Kodiak.
There were 4 recorded icequakes this week, ranging from 1.2 to 1.9 in magnitude.
NOTABLE EVENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF MAGNITUDE
Magnitude 5.7, 96 miles S of Akhiok, February 13 14:59:28 AKST
Magnitude 4.6, 21 miles SW of Wales, February 15 17:52:22 AKST
Magnitude 4.5, 85 miles SE of King Cove, February 10 16:09:53 AKST
Magnitude 4.0, 57 miles SW of Little Diomede, February 11 16:23:07 AKST
Magnitude 3.8, 8 miles E of Seguam Island, February 15 20:02:08 AKST
Magnitude 3.7, 134 miles S of King Cove, February 14 06:29:35 AKST
Magnitude 3.7, 37 miles E of Sand Point, February 12 01:49:50 AKST
Magnitude 3.6, 8 miles S of Yunaska Island, February 11 08:36:03 AKST
Magnitude 3.5, 25 miles SW of Wales, February 12 15:48:52 AKST
Magnitude 3.5, 24 miles E of Redoubt Volcano, February 13 11:52:17 AKST
This report was compiled by Owen Simonds
The data in this report are preliminary and subject to revision. The earthquake parameters have been determined by the AEC, with supplemental data provided by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center. The data are released on the condition that none of the cooperating agencies may be held liable for any damaged resulting from its authorized or unauthorized use.
For more information on earthquakes and seismology, contact the AEC at 907-474-7320.