2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 14 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska — January 3, 2023

2023-01-03 22:53:59 UTC (2023-01-03) · approx. 12:53 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:53 UTC≈ 12:53 PM UTC-10
Depth70.5 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.775°, -151.495°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.77°, -151.49°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
70.5 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.7745°N
-151.4947°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0235c12cz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.78 sec
Last Updated
2023-01-20 23:21:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0235c12cz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 3, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 14 km NW of Nikiski, Alaska — January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 20, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0235c12cz/