2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 16 km S of Central, Alaska — May 6, 2023

2023-05-06 21:56:59 UTC (2023-05-06) · approx. 11:56 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:56 UTC≈ 11:56 AM UTC-10
Depth2.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates65.427°, -144.741°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 65.43°, -144.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
2.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
65.4267°N
-144.7406°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0235sqjyll
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
RMS Residual
0.65 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-15 22:10:12 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0235sqjyll). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 6, 2023). M2.5 Earthquake 16 km S of Central, Alaska — May 6, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0235sqjyll/