2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 206 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 17, 2023

2023-08-17 23:59:52 UTC (2023-08-17) · approx. 11:59 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:59 UTC≈ 11:59 AM UTC-12
Depth25.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.343°, -179.498°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.34°, -179.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
25.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3432°N
-179.4977°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023aj447aj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.41 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-30 16:37:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023aj447aj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 17, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 206 km WSW of Adak, Alaska — August 17, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023aj447aj/