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M2.1 Earthquake 4 km NNW of Nanwalek, Alaska — May 31, 2021

2021-05-31 16:30:03 UTC (2021-05-31) · approx. 6:30 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:30 UTC≈ 6:30 AM UTC-10
Depth52.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.398°, -151.948°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.40°, -151.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
52.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.3976°N
-151.9482°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0216xzus1k
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2021-06-08 21:17:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0216xzus1k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, May 31, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 4 km NNW of Nanwalek, Alaska — May 31, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0216xzus1k/