2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 22 km W of Nikiski, Alaska — August 16, 2021

2021-08-16 21:27:33 UTC (2021-08-16) · approx. 11:27 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:27 UTC≈ 11:27 AM UTC-10
Depth73.4 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.692°, -151.698°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.69°, -151.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
73.4 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.6923°N
-151.6981°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021ahf734t
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-29 14:46:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021ahf734t). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 16, 2021). M2.4 Earthquake 22 km W of Nikiski, Alaska — August 16, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021ahf734t/