2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 94 km N of Karluk, Alaska — May 16, 2021

2021-05-16 18:51:38 UTC (2021-05-16) · approx. 8:51 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:51 UTC≈ 8:51 AM UTC-10
Depth5.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.421°, -154.448°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.42°, -154.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
5.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.4214°N
-154.4480°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak02169840k5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.38 sec
Last Updated
2021-06-14 18:52:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak02169840k5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 16, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 94 km N of Karluk, Alaska — May 16, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak02169840k5/