2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 135 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska — August 16, 2021

2021-08-16 21:31:50 UTC (2021-08-16) · approx. 11:31 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time21:31 UTC≈ 11:31 AM UTC-10
Depth49.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.785°, -156.430°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.78°, -156.43°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
49.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.7850°N
-156.4303°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021ahf7zbg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-29 14:46:23 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021ahf7zbg). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, August 16, 2021). M2.7 Earthquake 135 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska — August 16, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021ahf7zbg/