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M2.1 Earthquake 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska — August 14, 2023

2023-08-14 18:17:09 UTC (2023-08-14) · approx. 8:17 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:17 UTC≈ 8:17 AM UTC-10
Depth64.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.931°, -151.017°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.93°, -151.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
64.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.9307°N
-151.0168°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023ae29wds
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.59 sec
Last Updated
2024-01-18 20:42:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023ae29wds). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 14, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 21 km ESE of Skwentna, Alaska — August 14, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023ae29wds/