2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 96 km W of Adak, Alaska — December 17, 2022

2022-12-17 20:34:09 UTC (2022-12-17) · approx. 8:34 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time20:34 UTC≈ 8:34 AM UTC-12
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.857°, -178.038°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.86°, -178.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8572°N
-178.0378°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak022g4tqsnk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-05 02:23:08 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak022g4tqsnk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, December 17, 2022). M2.3 Earthquake 96 km W of Adak, Alaska — December 17, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak022g4tqsnk/