2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 58 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — April 5, 2021

2021-04-05 17:42:47 UTC (2021-04-05) · approx. 8:42 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time17:42 UTC≈ 8:42 AM UTC-9
Depth5.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.477°, -137.182°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.48°, -137.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
5.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.4767°N
-137.1818°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0214defg2x
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2021-06-12 21:37:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0214defg2x). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 5, 2021). M2.9 Earthquake 58 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska — April 5, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0214defg2x/