2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska — October 17, 2021

2021-10-17 23:51:18 UTC (2021-10-17) · approx. 1:51 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:51 UTC≈ 1:51 PM UTC-10
Depth46.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.349°, -156.555°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.35°, -156.56°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
46.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.3490°N
-156.5555°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021dbzul1a
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2021-12-25 22:59:02 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021dbzul1a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, October 17, 2021). M2.9 Earthquake 114 km E of Chignik, Alaska — October 17, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021dbzul1a/