2.3

M2.3 Earthquake 38 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska — August 17, 2023

2023-08-17 18:15:52 UTC (2023-08-17) · approx. 8:15 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.3(ml)
Time18:15 UTC≈ 8:15 AM UTC-10
Depth10.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates61.421°, -146.730°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.42°, -146.73°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.3 ml
Depth
10.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
61.4214°N
-146.7296°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023aj0vlpp
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
81
RMS Residual
0.75 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-29 22:38:13 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023aj0vlpp). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 17, 2023). M2.3 Earthquake 38 km NNW of Valdez, Alaska — August 17, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023aj0vlpp/