2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 115 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska — August 16, 2020

2020-08-16 23:50:41 UTC (2020-08-16) · approx. 1:50 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:50 UTC≈ 1:50 PM UTC-10
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.098°, -153.078°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.10°, -153.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.0978°N
-153.0776°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak020aj429ly
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2020-10-24 20:08:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak020aj429ly). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 16, 2020). M2.9 Earthquake 115 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska — August 16, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak020aj429ly/