2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 221 km W of Adak, Alaska — April 15, 2023

2023-04-15 20:16:53 UTC (2023-04-15) · approx. 8:16 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:16 UTC≈ 8:16 AM UTC-12
Depth79.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates51.933°, -179.850°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.93°, -179.85°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
79.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
51.9334°N
-179.8500°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0234tzfnjh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.55 sec
Last Updated
2023-04-20 18:57:25 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0234tzfnjh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, April 15, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 221 km W of Adak, Alaska — April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0234tzfnjh/