2.2

M2.2 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula, Alaska — August 23, 2023

2023-08-23 23:45:17 UTC (2023-08-23) · approx. 1:45 PM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:45 UTC≈ 1:45 PM UTC-10
Depth69.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates60.995°, -151.502°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 61.00°, -151.50°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
69.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
60.9951°N
-151.5021°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ak023at197l4
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
RMS Residual
0.64 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-06 23:34:28 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ak023at197l4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 23, 2023). M2.2 Earthquake near Kenai Peninsula, Alaska — August 23, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ak023at197l4/