2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 79 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska — April 17, 2021

2021-04-17 23:06:25 UTC (2021-04-17) · approx. 1:06 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time23:06 UTC≈ 1:06 PM UTC-10
Depth53.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.096°, -155.454°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.10°, -155.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
53.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.0960°N
-155.4541°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0214xc8fyu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2021-07-03 16:47:58 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0214xc8fyu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 17, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 79 km WNW of Akhiok, Alaska — April 17, 2021. Retrieved July 3, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0214xc8fyu/