2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 117 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska — August 12, 2020

2020-08-12 22:44:55 UTC (2020-08-12) · approx. 12:44 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:44 UTC≈ 12:44 PM UTC-10
Depth45.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.380°, -150.710°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.38°, -150.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
45.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.3798°N
-150.7104°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak020acha608
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2020-10-24 20:08:46 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak020acha608). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 12, 2020). M2.8 Earthquake 117 km ENE of Ouzinkie, Alaska — August 12, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak020acha608/