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M2.1 Earthquake 109 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — August 19, 2023

2023-08-19 21:43:54 UTC (2023-08-19) · approx. 11:43 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:43 UTC≈ 11:43 AM UTC-10
Depth4.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.889°, -155.965°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.89°, -155.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
4.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.8887°N
-155.9653°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023amdwliz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.53 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-04 21:40:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023amdwliz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 19, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 109 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — August 19, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023amdwliz/