2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska — August 16, 2021

2021-08-16 20:34:54 UTC (2021-08-16) · approx. 10:34 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time20:34 UTC≈ 10:34 AM UTC-10
Depth118.1 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates63.212°, -150.533°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 63.21°, -150.53°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
118.1 km
intermediate depth
Location
63.2123°N
-150.5327°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021ahen780
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-29 14:46:22 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021ahen780). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 16, 2021). M2.8 Earthquake 69 km ESE of Denali National Park, Alaska — August 16, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021ahen780/