2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 79 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — August 8, 2021

2021-08-08 23:52:56 UTC (2021-08-08) · approx. 2:52 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time23:52 UTC≈ 2:52 PM UTC-9
Depth2.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.014°, -140.787°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.01°, -140.79°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
2.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.0139°N
-140.7869°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021a488l9u
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
RMS Residual
0.76 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-23 15:45:55 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021a488l9u). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 8, 2021). M2.5 Earthquake 79 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska — August 8, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021a488l9u/