2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Central, Alaska — May 6, 2023

2023-05-06 20:41:53 UTC (2023-05-06) · approx. 10:41 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time20:41 UTC≈ 10:41 AM UTC-10
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates65.422°, -144.714°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 65.42°, -144.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
65.4222°N
-144.7143°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0235spvasp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.66 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-15 22:11:11 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0235spvasp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 6, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 17 km SSE of Central, Alaska — May 6, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0235spvasp/