2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 115 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska — August 28, 2020

2020-08-28 15:20:05 UTC (2020-08-28) · approx. 5:20 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time15:20 UTC≈ 5:20 AM UTC-10
Depth2.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.103°, -153.080°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.10°, -153.08°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
2.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.1035°N
-153.0800°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak020b2tkfki
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2020-11-07 18:48:32 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak020b2tkfki). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 28, 2020). M2.9 Earthquake 115 km SE of Akhiok, Alaska — August 28, 2020. Retrieved November 7, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak020b2tkfki/