2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 30 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — September 16, 2021

2021-09-16 19:49:07 UTC (2021-09-16) · approx. 8:49 AM UTC-11 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time19:49 UTC≈ 8:49 AM UTC-11
Depth49.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates55.059°, -160.522°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 55.06°, -160.52°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
49.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
55.0585°N
-160.5221°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021bwnsn3i
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.37 sec
Last Updated
2021-10-14 01:08:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021bwnsn3i). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 16, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 30 km S of Sand Point, Alaska — September 16, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021bwnsn3i/