2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 69 km ESE of Chenega, Alaska — January 6, 2023

2023-01-06 20:17:31 UTC (2023-01-06) · approx. 10:17 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:17 UTC≈ 10:17 AM UTC-10
Depth18.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates59.806°, -146.883°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 59.81°, -146.88°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
18.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
59.8061°N
-146.8832°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023a98gn9
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-11 22:51:43 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023a98gn9). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, January 6, 2023). M2.7 Earthquake 69 km ESE of Chenega, Alaska — January 6, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023a98gn9/