2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 57 km SW of Karluk, Alaska — January 17, 2021

2021-01-17 21:27:28 UTC (2021-01-17) · approx. 11:27 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:27 UTC≈ 11:27 AM UTC-10
Depth56.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.203°, -155.125°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.20°, -155.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
56.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.2032°N
-155.1245°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak021sgsuyf
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2021-01-28 08:12:15 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
118 km E of Chignik, Alaska
9 hours ago · 18.2 km deep
2.6
46 km W of Happy Valley, Alaska
1 day ago · 100.3 km deep
3.0
63 km SE of Port Graham, Alaska
1 day ago · 54.5 km deep
2.9
53 km SSE of King Salmon, Alaska
1 day ago · 0.0 km deep
3.4
23 km NW of Nanwalek, Alaska
1 day ago · 77.9 km deep
3.0
38 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska
1 day ago · 93.5 km deep
2.5
71 km WSW of Nanwalek, Alaska
3 days ago · 74.5 km deep
4.0
64 km SE of King Cove, Alaska
3 days ago · 49.9 km deep
2.5
12 km N of Karluk, Alaska
3 days ago · 58.8 km deep
2.7
13 km NNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
4 days ago · 71.4 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Alaska
View all Alaska earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak021sgsuyf). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, January 17, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 57 km SW of Karluk, Alaska — January 17, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak021sgsuyf/