2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 24 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska — August 23, 2023

2023-08-23 21:59:06 UTC (2023-08-23) · approx. 12:59 PM UTC-9 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:59 UTC≈ 12:59 PM UTC-9
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates57.105°, -135.724°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 57.10°, -135.72°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
57.1050°N
-135.7236°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023at05bhb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
RMS Residual
0.58 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-06 23:34:26 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023at05bhb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 23, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 24 km WNW of Sitka, Alaska — August 23, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023at05bhb/