2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 87 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — October 20, 2021

2021-10-20 16:32:34 UTC (2021-10-20) · approx. 7:32 AM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time16:32 UTC≈ 7:32 AM UTC-9
Depth2.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.325°, -139.970°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.32°, -139.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
2.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.3248°N
-139.9705°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021dgu6jxk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2021-12-06 18:56:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021dgu6jxk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, October 20, 2021). M2.3 Earthquake 87 km N of Yakutat, Alaska — October 20, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021dgu6jxk/