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M2.0 Earthquake 26 km SE of Whittier, Alaska — February 17, 2023

2023-02-17 18:42:42 UTC (2023-02-17) · approx. 8:42 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time18:42 UTC≈ 8:42 AM UTC-10
Depth13.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.590°, -148.376°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.59°, -148.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
13.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.5902°N
-148.3761°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak02327orjvy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2023-02-27 09:03:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak02327orjvy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, February 17, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 26 km SE of Whittier, Alaska — February 17, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak02327orjvy/