2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 38 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — July 16, 2020

2020-07-16 21:10:15 UTC (2020-07-16) · approx. 9:10 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:10 UTC≈ 9:10 AM UTC-12
Depth14.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.772°, -177.168°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.77°, -177.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
14.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.7717°N
-177.1681°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak02093syzv6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-29 17:24:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak02093syzv6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, July 16, 2020). M2.3 Earthquake 38 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — July 16, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak02093syzv6/