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M2.0 Earthquake 14 km W of Point Possession, Alaska — May 23, 2023

2023-05-23 23:18:42 UTC (2023-05-23) · approx. 1:18 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:18 UTC≈ 1:18 PM UTC-10
Depth59.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.944°, -150.946°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.94°, -150.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
59.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.9441°N
-150.9455°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak0236kvnjof
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
RMS Residual
0.68 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-26 00:02:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak0236kvnjof). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 23, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake 14 km W of Point Possession, Alaska — May 23, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak0236kvnjof/