2.3

M2.3 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula, Alaska — August 9, 2023

2023-08-09 15:58:14 UTC (2023-08-09) · approx. 5:58 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time15:58 UTC≈ 5:58 AM UTC-10
Depth63.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.300°, -150.966°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.30°, -150.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
63.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.2995°N
-150.9661°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023a5r1nvd
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-17 22:01:28 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023a5r1nvd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 9, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula, Alaska — August 9, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023a5r1nvd/