2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 61 km E of Ugashik, Alaska — May 17, 2023

2023-05-17 22:39:08 UTC (2023-05-17) · approx. 12:39 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time22:39 UTC≈ 12:39 PM UTC-10
Depth107.9 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates57.573°, -156.380°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.57°, -156.38°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
107.9 km
intermediate depth
Location
57.5733°N
-156.3804°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0236axygio
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
RMS Residual
0.65 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-24 01:16:21 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0236axygio). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 17, 2023). M2.8 Earthquake 61 km E of Ugashik, Alaska — May 17, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0236axygio/