2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — October 8, 2020

2020-10-08 21:15:00 UTC (2020-10-08) · approx. 12:15 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:15 UTC≈ 12:15 PM UTC-9
Depth13.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.051°, -136.913°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.05°, -136.91°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
13.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.0511°N
-136.9130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak020cyq53lx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.47 sec
Last Updated
2020-12-19 17:22:40 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.3 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak020cyq53lx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, October 8, 2020). M2.3 Earthquake 37 km WSW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — October 8, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2020 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak020cyq53lx/