2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 19 km SSE of Central, Alaska — May 6, 2023

2023-05-06 21:47:57 UTC (2023-05-06) · approx. 11:47 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:47 UTC≈ 11:47 AM UTC-10
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates65.404°, -144.700°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 65.40°, -144.70°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
65.4039°N
-144.7004°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0235sqi10z
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.57 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-12 17:10:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0235sqi10z). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 6, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 19 km SSE of Central, Alaska — May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0235sqi10z/