2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 34 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska — May 16, 2021

2021-05-16 21:23:34 UTC (2021-05-16) · approx. 11:23 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time21:23 UTC≈ 11:23 AM UTC-10
Depth0.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.056°, -148.409°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.06°, -148.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
0.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.0558°N
-148.4085°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021699qb5k
Event Type
ice quake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
1.00 sec
Last Updated
2021-06-14 18:52:57 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021699qb5k). 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 34 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska — May 16, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021699qb5k/