2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 8 km S of Soldotna, Alaska — May 23, 2023

2023-05-23 18:32:41 UTC (2023-05-23) · approx. 8:32 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time18:32 UTC≈ 8:32 AM UTC-10
Depth50.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.408°, -151.043°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.41°, -151.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
50.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.4079°N
-151.0429°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0236ksrdld
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
RMS Residual
0.84 sec
Last Updated
2023-07-29 22:00:32 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0236ksrdld). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 23, 2023). M2.9 Earthquake 8 km S of Soldotna, Alaska — May 23, 2023. Retrieved July 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0236ksrdld/