2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 115 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska — August 16, 2020

2020-08-16 23:47:14 UTC (2020-08-16) · approx. 1:47 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time23:47 UTC≈ 1:47 PM UTC-10
Depth26.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.109°, -153.072°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.11°, -153.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
26.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1094°N
-153.0724°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak020aj41jqx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2020-10-24 20:09:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak020aj41jqx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 16, 2020). M2.3 Earthquake 115 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska — August 16, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak020aj41jqx/