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M2.1 Earthquake 163 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 9, 2023

2023-05-09 20:55:18 UTC (2023-05-09) · approx. 8:55 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:55 UTC≈ 8:55 AM UTC-12
Depth13.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.485°, -178.921°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.49°, -178.92°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
13.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.4853°N
-178.9205°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0235xok9n5
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-12 23:32:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0235xok9n5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 9, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 163 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 12, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0235xok9n5/