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M2.1 Earthquake 61 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — August 21, 2023

2023-08-21 20:36:40 UTC (2023-08-21) · approx. 10:36 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:36 UTC≈ 10:36 AM UTC-10
Depth29.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates56.865°, -155.162°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 56.87°, -155.16°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
29.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
56.8653°N
-155.1624°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023apocbxw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-05 14:01:07 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023apocbxw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 21, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 61 km W of Akhiok, Alaska — August 21, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023apocbxw/