2.0

M2.0 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula — August 17, 2023

2023-08-17 19:24:56 UTC (2023-08-17) · approx. 9:24 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time19:24 UTC≈ 9:24 AM UTC-10
Depth3.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates58.299°, -154.954°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 58.30°, -154.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
3.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
58.2992°N
-154.9539°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023aj1iz4s
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-30 17:42:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023aj1iz4s). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 17, 2023). M2.0 Earthquake near Alaska Peninsula — August 17, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023aj1iz4s/