2.3

M2.3 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula, Alaska — August 3, 2022

2022-08-03 17:59:16 UTC (2022-08-03) · approx. 7:59 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time17:59 UTC≈ 7:59 AM UTC-10
Depth54.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.920°, -151.500°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.92°, -151.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
54.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.9196°N
-151.5005°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0229vv0nwn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2022-10-12 14:50:16 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0229vv0nwn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, August 3, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula, Alaska — August 3, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0229vv0nwn/