2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 28 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska — August 11, 2023

2023-08-11 19:48:21 UTC (2023-08-11) · approx. 9:48 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time19:48 UTC≈ 9:48 AM UTC-10
Depth78.6 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates60.809°, -151.762°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 60.81°, -151.76°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
78.6 km
intermediate depth
Location
60.8091°N
-151.7618°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023a94fyml
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2023-10-17 22:01:30 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023a94fyml). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 11, 2023). M2.6 Earthquake 28 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska — August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023a94fyml/