2.7

M2.7 Earthquake south of Alaska — August 5, 2021

2021-08-05 20:47:11 UTC (2021-08-05) · approx. 10:47 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:47 UTC≈ 10:47 AM UTC-10
Depth1.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.682°, -156.248°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.68°, -156.25°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
1.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.6823°N
-156.2479°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0219z7tak2
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-14 01:10:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0219z7tak2). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 5, 2021). M2.7 Earthquake south of Alaska — August 5, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0219z7tak2/