2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 202 km SE of Chignik, Alaska — March 8, 2023

2023-03-08 18:50:15 UTC (2023-03-08) · approx. 8:50 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:50 UTC≈ 8:50 AM UTC-10
Depth3.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates54.883°, -156.387°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 54.88°, -156.39°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
3.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
54.8829°N
-156.3868°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0233340sya
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
RMS Residual
0.45 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-15 02:49:59 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0233340sya). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 8, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 202 km SE of Chignik, Alaska — March 8, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0233340sya/